eBay Announces 800 Job Cuts Amid AI Investments and Depop Acquisition
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Key Takeaway
eBay is cutting 800 jobs, which represents 6% of its workforce, shortly after announcing a significant acquisition of Depop. The layoffs are part of a restructuring effort to align with strategic priorities, including investments in AI tools.
By Aidin Vaziri, Staff WriterUpdated Feb 26, 2026 7:08 p.m. San Jose-based eBay will cut 800 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, days after announcing a $1.2 billion deal to acquire Depop from Etsy.eBay · E-commerce giant eBay Inc. said Thursday that it will lay off about 800 employees, roughly 6% of its workforce, marking the latest round of job cuts at the longtime Silicon Valley tech company. The San Jose firm announced the layoffs ...
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