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r/artificialPublished: Apr 20, 2026, 04:00 JST

Nearly 80,000 tech workers face layoffs in Q1 2026, with almost half of cuts attributed to AI automation and optimization.

Tech industry experiences massive workforce reduction of approximately 80,000 employees in the first quarter of 2026

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