Curated and analyzed by the JobGoneToAI team. Original reporting by technode.global.
March 2026 Sees 45,000 Tech Layoffs, Over 9,200 Due to AI Adoption
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Key Takeaway
In March 2026, tech layoffs reached 45,000 globally, with over 9,200 attributed to AI and automation. Major companies like Block, WiseTech Global, and Livspace have significantly reduced their workforces as they shift towards AI-driven operations.
From the Original Report
Data shows that roughly 9,238, or about 20 percent of the 45,363 tech layoffs recorded worldwide since the start of the year, and have been linked to artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and organizational restructuring, RationalFX said Monday.
The global personal finance and trading education platform said in a statement that the largest contributor to these reductions is the American technology firm Block (4,000 layoffs), whose Chief Executive Officer, Jack Dorsey, said in a post on social media that the decision was not driven by financial difficulty, but by the growing capability of
AI tools to perform a wider range of tasks. As a result, the company is significantly reducing its workforce, from roughly 10,000 employees to about 6,000, as it shifts its strategic focus more heavily towards AI.
These Аre the Tech Companies With the Most Layoffs Due to AI So Far in 2026 Block – 4,000 layoffs WiseTech Global – 2,000 layoffs Livspace – 1,000 layoffs eBay – 800 layoffs Pinterest – 675 layoffs ANGI Homeservices – 350 layoffs Oracle – 254 layoffs MercadoLibre – 119 layoffs Meanwhile, Australian
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