A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

Microsoft plans to lay off 4,800 staff, impacting sales and Xbox divisions. It's offering severance up to 39 weeks for most laid-off US employees.

Role eliminations at cloud computing companies, especially Oracle, comprise the lion’s share of 2026 tech layoffs.

Amazon is cutting 57 jobs in Washington, including roles at the director and senior manager levels. The cuts include 16 software engineers as well as product managers and creative marketing employees working in Seattle and Bellevue offices.

Microsoft’s decision to eliminate another 4,800 jobs has reignited concerns over the future of tech employment. But it is only the tip of the iceberg. More than 1,19,000 tech employees have already lost their jobs in the first half of 2026 as AI-led restructuring accelerates.

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As of June 14, 2026, 247 layoff events have displaced 183,966 workers across the tech, finance, and healthcare sectors — an average of 1,115 jobs lost every working day, nearly double the 564-per-day pace recorded in 2025. The month of May alone ...

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