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Cisco is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs, or about 5% of its workforce, despite reporting better-than-expected profit and revenue in its fiscal third quarter. The networking equipment maker said it is reducing headcount to change its cost structure and invest more in AI and cybersecurity. This follows a trend of tech companies prioritizing AI spending while laying off employees. Cisco plans to increase investment in cybersecurity after facing security vulnerabilities and a data breach. CEO Chuck Robbins highlighted record revenue and double-digit growth, while noting strategic investments in AI. This is the latest in a series of layoffs at Cisco, which cut thousands in 2024 and over 150 jobs in 2025.

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Walmart has eliminated 1,000 roles as part of a simplification of its operating structure, according to a source familiar with the matter. The retailer, under new CEO John Furner and a reshaped leadership team, is focusing on a tech-driven strategy to attract higher-income shoppers and expand its marketplace and delivery businesses. In a memo to employees, Walmart's head of global technology Suresh Kumar and head of global AI acceleration Daniel Danker stated that changes were made to simplify work organization, clarify ownership, and align roles with future needs. Over the past year, Walmart has shifted from separate organizational structures for Walmart U.S., Sam's Club, and international markets to a unified, shared platform. The company, which reached $1 trillion in market value in February, is accelerating its digital transformation to compete with Amazon, Costco, and Aldi. Many affected employees have been asked to relocate to Walmart's Bentonville or Northern California offices. Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million people worldwide, with 1.6 million in the U.S., where 92% are hourly workers. The company will report quarterly results on May 21.

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GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills

Cloudflare laid off 1,100 employees representing approximately 20% of its workforce on 2026-05-07. The company is at the Post-IPO funding stage and operates in the Security sector.

Cloudflare stock sinks 24% after earnings as company cuts 1,100 employees due to AI changes

Coinbase laid off 700 employees representing approximately 14% of its workforce on 2026-05-05. The company is at the Post-IPO funding stage and operates in the Crypto sector.

Nike cuts 1,400 roles in second round of layoffs this year

Redwood Materials has laid off approximately 135 employees, or 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring to better accommodate its growing energy storage business. This is the second round of layoffs in five months, following a 5% cut earlier. The company recently closed a $425 million funding round, valuing it at over $6 billion. CEO JB Straubel emphasized that the cuts are not a sign of financial trouble but a strategic move to sharpen focus, noting that the company is on track to profitability and dominates the US battery recycling market. The layoffs affect multiple divisions, including engineering and operations. Affected employees receive severance, health benefits, and career transition assistance.

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Sama laid off 1,108 employees on 2026-04-16. The company is at the Series B funding stage and operates in the AI sector.

Quora on 2026-04-16. The company is at the Series D funding stage and operates in the Consumer sector.

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Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, 16% of its workforce

Taboola laid off 100 employees representing approximately 5% of its workforce on 2026-04-15. The company is at the Post-IPO funding stage and operates in the Marketing sector.

Snap is laying off approximately 1,000 employees, representing 16% of its workforce.

IAC laid off 77 employees representing approximately 2% of its workforce on 2026-04-08. The company is at the Post-IPO funding stage and operates in the Consumer sector.

Pendo laid off 90 employees representing approximately 10% of its workforce on 2026-04-07. The company is at the Series F funding stage and operates in the Product sector.

GoPro laid off 145 employees representing approximately 23% of its workforce on 2026-04-07. The company is at the Post-IPO funding stage and operates in the Consumer sector.

Vimeo on 2026-04-03.

Yupp, an AI startup that had raised $33 million from Andreessen Horowitz, is shutting down in March 2026, resulting in the layoff of its entire workforce. The company, which employed around 50 people, offered a crowdsourced service for testing and comparing AI models, amassing 1.3 million users. Despite initial traction, Yupp failed to achieve sustainable product-market fit. The founders cited rapid advancements in AI technology and a shift in the industry's focus toward agentic systems and specialized expert feedback, rather than broad consumer input, as key reasons for the shutdown. This closure highlights the intense competition and fast-paced evolution within the AI sector.

Oracle, a major software company with approximately 162,000 employees as of May 2025, has initiated a significant layoff affecting thousands of workers. This workforce reduction comes as the company faces a steep 25% stock decline this year, driven by investor concerns over its substantial debt and dwindling cash flow. Oracle is heavily investing in data center infrastructure to handle AI workloads, raising billions in debt to fund this expansion, including a recent $50 billion plan. While the exact number of layoffs isn't specified, reports suggest cuts in the thousands, aimed at improving financial flexibility. The move reflects broader pressures in the tech industry as companies balance competitive AI investments with financial performance.

Social gaming platform Rec Room, once valued at $3.5 billion, is shutting down its service entirely on June 1, 2026, following significant financial struggles. The company, which had attracted over 150 million players, announced the closure due to an inability to achieve profitability despite its large community. This follows earlier layoffs this year, as high operational costs and shifting market conditions in the VR and broader gaming industry made the business unsustainable. The platform will cease all new activity and go offline permanently at noon PT on the specified date.

Monte Carlo, a data observability company, recently restructured and laid off 30% of its team. This decision, made from a position of strength after a record Q4, was driven by the company's strategic shift to become an AI-first organization. Leadership cited the transformative impact of AI, enabling smaller, more focused teams to work with greater velocity and autonomy. The move aims to accelerate product development in AI agent observability and fundamentally rethink roles, prioritizing flatter organizational structures. While the exact number of affected employees wasn't disclosed, the layoffs reflect a proactive bet on future growth in the competitive AI and data infrastructure industry.

Meta is laying off several hundred employees across multiple teams, including sales, recruiting, and Reality Labs, affecting fewer than 1,000 people. The company, which had nearly 79,000 employees at the end of 2025, is restructuring to align with goals and investing heavily in AI. This marks the second round of layoffs in 2026, following cuts in Reality Labs earlier in the year.

Epic Games laid off 1,000 employees on 2026-03-24.

Zendesk laid off 100 employees on 2026-03-24.

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Gemini representing approximately 30% of its workforce on 2026-03-20.

Snowflake, a $59 billion cloud data company, has laid off approximately 70 employees, primarily from its technical writing and documentation team, as part of targeted adjustments to align with its long-term strategy. The cuts, confirmed in March 2026, reflect the company's shift toward operational efficiency and a heightened focus on developing AI products. While Snowflake did not specify the total workforce or exact percentage affected, the move is part of a broader industry trend where tech firms, including Atlassian and Block, are restructuring to prioritize AI initiatives. The company emphasized its commitment to sustained growth and continued investment in its people and products.

FranShares representing approximately 100% of its workforce on 2026-03-17.

In March 2026, the social news aggregation startup Digg laid off a sizable portion of its staff as part of a major retooling effort, though the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed. The company, a reboot of the once-popular link-sharing site led by Kevin Rose, faced overwhelming challenges from sophisticated AI bots and automated spam accounts that undermined its user-vote ranking system. CEO Justin Mezzell cited the immense difficulty of competing against established rivals like Reddit, describing it as facing "a wall." As a result, Digg pulled its app from stores and will continue operating with a small team while Rose returns to focus on the company full-time, aiming to rebuild it into something genuinely different.

InvestCloud laid off 150 employees on 2026-03-10.

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Supernal, an Irvine-based air taxi startup backed by Hyundai Motor Group, laid off 296 employees last week, representing about 80% of its total workforce. This drastic reduction leaves only 70 to 80 staff members as the company struggles to prove its eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) technology and restructures its operations. The layoffs, affecting teams in Mojave, Orange County, and Fremont, are part of a strategic pivot to optimize costs and staffing for long-term goals. Supernal has paused its aircraft development and will consolidate operations at its Irvine headquarters, delaying its certification timeline for the S-A2 eVTOL aircraft originally targeted for 2028.

Insurtech unicorn At-Bay laid off 25 research and development employees in Israel in early March 2026, reducing its local workforce from 340 staff. This represents a cut of approximately 7% of its Israeli team. The cyber insurance company, valued at $1.35 billion, is restructuring its development division as part of a strategic shift to prioritize operating profitability. CEO Rotem Iram described the decision as difficult but necessary to position the company responsibly as a global leader in its market. The layoffs were implemented just before a period of regional conflict, adding to the challenge of the situation.

Amazon laid off 100 employees on 2026-03-04.

MicroVision laid off 49 employees on 2026-03-03.

Verint Systems, a customer experience automation company, laid off hundreds of employees in early March 2026, following its $2 billion acquisition by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. The layoffs affected several dozen of its approximately 200 employees in Israel, part of a global workforce of around 3,800. The job cuts are part of the integration process as Thoma Bravo merges Verint with another portfolio company, Calabrio, to form a unified AI-driven customer experience platform. This restructuring also included a leadership change, with Calabrio's former CEO taking over. The move marks the beginning of Verint's new era as a private company after being delisted from Nasdaq.

Block, the payment technology company, announced a major workforce reduction on Thursday, laying off over 4,000 employees. This represents about half of its total headcount, which was over 10,000, reducing it to just under 6,000. The company's leadership, including CEO Jack Dorsey and CFO Amrita Ahuja, framed the cuts as a proactive strategic shift to position Block for its next phase of growth. They cited a desire to move faster with smaller, highly talented teams and to leverage AI to automate more work, aiming for greater efficiency. The announcement was met with a positive market reaction, with shares rising significantly. Dorsey indicated he expects this trend of AI-driven structural changes to become common across many companies in the coming year.

DraftKings on 2026-02-24.

TrueCar laid off 100 employees representing approximately 30% of its workforce on 2026-02-24.

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