LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, announced layoffs across engineering, marketing and other teams, prompting a debate about whether AI is behind job losses. Co founder Reid Hoffman urged people to avoid assuming all tech cuts are AI driven, pointing instead to pandemic era overhiring as a major, often overlooked cause. The company says it will pursue stronger profitability by prioritizing key work and infrastructure investment.
General Motors is reportedly planning a cut to some technology roles, impacting about 500 to 600 employees, according to Bloomberg. The report cites people familiar with the matter, but details on which teams or locations are affected were not provided in the information shared so far. The move signals continued restructuring pressures in the auto sector’s tech functions.
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Tech layoffs are accelerating in 2026, with over 93,000 roles cut so far as AI and automation reshape how companies operate. Meta, Coinbase, and Freshworks are among the firms restructuring to reduce costs, streamline teams, and prioritize efficiency. The trend signals a shift away from traditional hiring and toward AI-powered roles and leaner execution.
A new US House proposal, the “End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026,” would impose a three-year freeze on new H-1B visas and require a $200,000 minimum salary. It also targets OPT and blocks Green Card transitions, threatening Indian tech professionals and students who rely on the current pathway to work and settle in the US.
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