How many tech workers were laid off because of AI in 2026?
Reports put the figure at over 122,000 tech workers laid off in early 2026 alone. Much of this coincided with roughly $700 billion in AI infrastructure spending, with many of the same companies posting record profits rather than facing any real financial distress or shortfall.
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