In a year defined by rapid technological change, more than one lakh professionals across 218 tech companies have been laid off globally as artificial intelligence reshapes the future of work.
From Silicon Valley to Bengaluru, the tech industry is undergoing one of its most significant structural shifts in recent times. After years of aggressive expansion driven by pandemic-era digital demand, companies are now streamlining teams and reallocating resources toward AI, automation, and cloud innovation.
According to data from Layoffs.fyi, this wave marks a transformative moment as companies double down on next-generation technologies while phasing out traditional roles.
Intel led the layoffs, cutting 24,000 jobs — approximately 22 percent of its global workforce — as it battles intense competition from Nvidia and AMD. The restructuring spans teams in the U.S., Germany, Costa Rica, and Poland, with the company emphasizing renewed focus on AI-driven semiconductor advancements.
Amazon followed with roughly 14,000 corporate job cuts across HR, cloud services, and operational units. CEO Andy Jassy stated that the move reflects Amazon’s strategy to operate with the agility of a “global startup,” strengthening its AI initiatives and operational efficiency.
Microsoft has also reduced headcount by nearly 9,000 this year, prioritizing cloud leadership and advanced AI technologies. Similar restructuring moves were seen at Google and Meta, with reductions in Android, hardware, and overlapping AI roles to improve focus and maintain financial discipline.
Oracle, too, trimmed hundreds of positions across U.S. offices, all while accelerating investments in AI-powered cloud platforms.
India has not been immune to this global reset. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw its largest quarterly workforce reduction yet, cutting around 20,000 roles between July and September 2025 due to “AI-driven restructuring” and evolving skill requirements — the first major decline since 2022.
As the tech landscape evolves, one truth stands clear: the future belongs to those ready to embrace continuous learning and digital adaptability. Jobs are not disappearing — they are transforming, and the world is watching a new workforce era unfold.
