LAY OFFS
In 2026 (as of mid-June), companies—especially in tech—have continued widespread layoffs, with AI/automation cited as a major factor in many cases.
Overall 2026 Layoff Statistics (Tech-Focused Trackers)
Tech sector: Roughly 150,000–184,000+ jobs cut so far in 2026 across 247–385+ events (averaging ~900–1,100+ jobs per day).
- This is significantly higher than the same period in prior years in many trackers, with AI/automation linked to over half of events in some data.
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