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Mass layoffs: AI has replaced 38,000 workers since the start of the year

Tech companies have laid off 52% more workers than in the same period last year, with sharp workforce cuts particularly evident at Amazon

The development of artificial intelligence is replacing workers at some of the world’s largest technology companies. According to data collected by international media, companies in the sector have laid off 38,645 workers from the start of 2026 to mid-March — a 52% increase (around 13,200 additional dismissals) compared to the 25,411 recorded in the same period last year.

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