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Financial Times
US tech groups cut 140,000 jobs despite AI spending boom
Since early 2026, US tech companies have laid off approximately 140,000 workers, accounting for over one-third of the total layoffs in the country. Major firms, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle, have contributed significantly to these statistics as they continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure. The disparity between job cuts in tech and a resilient overall job market indicates shifting employment strategies and the impacts of previous over-hiring stemming from the pandemic. As companies navigate their AI investments, many are restructuring or cutting jobs to balance their workforce.
MonitorConfidence: HighShort term horizonTalent displacement risk: High
Published 24 Jul 2026, 22:40 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- 140,000 tech jobs cut since the start of 2026
- Major layoffs by Amazon, Oracle, Meta, and Microsoft
- Companies plan to invest $725 billion in data center infrastructure for AI
- S&P downgraded Oracle's credit rating amid layoffs
- AI-linked job losses could reach 170,000 since May 2023
- AI-focused startups are expanding their workforces
Interesting facts
- The tech industry accounts for more than one-third of US layoffs this year.
- Oracle's cuts were partly due to pressure on its balance sheet.