Labor & HR

Tech Industry Cut 78,557 Jobs in 1Q26, 47.9% AI-Driven

Tom's Hardware reported tech layoffs totaled 78,557 in January through April, with 37,638 (47.9%) attributed to AI and workflow automation.

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