As AI-driven automation transforms workplaces, major tech companies are cutting jobs across the globe. Here’s a breakdown of the latest layoffs and what’s driving them:

1. Salesforce Cuts Over 350 Roles

· Locations affected: san francisco and Seattle.

· Reason: AI platform Agentforce is handling a large volume of customer support cases, reducing the need for human engineers.

· Impact: Hundreds of support engineers redeployed into other departments like sales, professional services, and customer success.

2. Oracle Axes 250+ Jobs

· Locations: Redwood City, Pleasanton, and Santa Clara.

· Reason: Restructuring and efficiency measures as Oracle invests in cloud and AI initiatives.

3. Microsoft Cuts More Than 15,000 Jobs

· Scope: Across product, engineering, sales, and gaming divisions.

· Reason: Strategic shift towards AI and cost optimization despite strong revenue growth.

· Note: microsoft had already cut 10,000+ employees in 2023.

4. TCS Trims 12,000 Roles in India

· Percentage: Roughly 2% of workforce.

· Reason: Preparing a “future-ready organisation” with investments in AI, next-gen infrastructure, and new markets.

· Policy Factor: Employees unassigned to projects face limits under TCS’s bench policy.

5. Intel Plans Deep Cuts

· Scope: Up to 25,000 employees globally by end of 2025.

· Reason: Part of large-scale restructuring amid changing chip demand and AI focus.

6. Meta Reduces 3,600+ Roles

· Reason: Focus on AI, performance improvements, and “non-regrettable attrition.”

· Strategy: Raising output expectations and trimming underperforming roles.

7. Google Continues Layoffs

· Affected Teams: Search, Ads, Engineering, Marketing.

· Reason: Company refocusing on AI-first initiatives. Includes layoffs and voluntary exit programs.

8. Amazon and Other Tech Firms

· Amazon: Hundreds of roles cut in AWS and other units; CEO warns AI will replace some jobs.

· Scale AI: 200 full-time staff and 500 contractors let go in July.

· CrowdStrike: About 500 roles eliminated to streamline costs.

9. Industry-Wide Impact

· Total layoffs in 2025 so far: 83,000+ employees across 194 companies (Layoffs.fyi).

· Trend: AI and automation are driving efficiency, forcing companies to reduce headcount even amid revenue growth.

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

09/09/2025 09:47 AM