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AI Layoff Tracker

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37

Companies

96,975

Jobs Affected

40

Events Tracked

Square Inc.
40
Financial Technology·Mar 1, 2026·

The company is implementing AI-driven cuts to enhance efficiency.

WiseTech
2,000
Software·Feb 25, 2026·

AI programmers and agents can now do their roles.

Workday
1,750
Software·Feb 24, 2026·

Workday redirected resources toward AI investment.

Commonwealth Bank
300
Banking·Feb 24, 2026·

AI-driven shift in operations.

Company
5
Technology·Feb 23, 2026·

The decision to replace human employees with AI tools.

ASML
1,700
Semiconductors·Feb 21, 2026·

To streamline processes and decision-making.

Ericsson
1,600
Telecommunications·Feb 21, 2026·

To improve cost structure and maintain critical technology investments.

LPL
300
Financial Services·Feb 20, 2026·

Increased investment in technology

Bluepoint Games
70
Unknown·Feb 19, 2026·

The studio is shutting down following a business review.

Ergo
1,000
Insurance·Feb 1, 2026·

AI systems automating traditional insurance tasks.

Maersk
1,000
Shipping·Feb 1, 2026·

Cost-cutting measures due to falling earnings.

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AI Attribution Key

Direct — AI explicitly cited as reason
Partial — AI is one of several factors
Implied — AI role inferred from context