Latest AI News: May 25, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

Intuit Lays Off 17% of Workforce as AI Restructuring Wave Spreads

Intuit is cutting about 3,000 jobs — 17% of its workforce — while simultaneously signing multi-year AI deals with Anthropic and OpenAI. The maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp joins Meta, Amazon, and Block in a wave of 2026 layoffs where AI investment and headcount reduction go hand in hand.

3 days ago

Intuit Lays Off 17% of Workforce as AI Restructuring Wave Spreads

Meta Lays Off 8000 Workers Shifts 7000 Into AI Roles

Meta began laying off 8,000 employees — 10% of its workforce — on Wednesday while simultaneously forcing 7,000 remaining staff into AI-focused roles. The restructuring marks the deepest integration of AI into corporate workforce planning yet, as Zuckerberg bets $135 billion on AI infrastructure despite record profits.

5 days ago

Meta Lays Off 8000 Workers Shifts 7000 Into AI Roles

Meta Lays Off 8,000 Staff May 20 as AI Capex Hits $145 Billion

Meta is cutting roughly 8,000 employees — 10% of its workforce — on May 20, 2026, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg funnels a record $145 billion into AI infrastructure. The layoffs are the first wave of what could become 15,000–18,000 cuts by year-end.

May 18

Meta Lays Off 8,000 Staff May 20 as AI Capex Hits $145 Billion

Gartner: AI-Driven Layoffs Plan Announced by 31% of Service Leaders

A Gartner survey reveals that 31% of service and support leaders are planning AI-driven layoffs by Q1 2027 as AI integration accelerates in customer service. The report highlights efficiency gains but warns of potential morale and satisfaction issues.

Apr 23

Gartner: AI-Driven Layoffs Plan Announced by 31% of Service Leaders

Coinbase’s 14% layoff is really an AI org-design bet

Coinbase reportedly cut about 14% of staff while framing the move as both a crypto-market response and an AI productivity shift. The bigger signal is the org model: flatter layers, player-coaches, and memo-described AI-native pods — but the evidence is still mostly secondhand reporting, not a confirmed Coinbase filing.

May 6

Coinbase’s 14% layoff is really an AI org-design bet

Cloudflare Cuts 1,100 Jobs as AI Makes Roles 'Obsolete' at Record-Revenue Company

Cloudflare announced its first mass layoff in 16 years, cutting 1,100 employees — 20% of its workforce — while reporting record quarterly revenue of $639.8 million. CEO Matthew Prince said internal AI usage grew 600% in three months and some workers became '100x more productive.' This isn't cost-cutting. It's a restructuring for the agentic AI era.

May 9

Cloudflare Cuts 1,100 Jobs as AI Makes Roles 'Obsolete' at Record-Revenue Company

Oracle Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Layoffs Post Tennessee Incentive Deal

Tennessee's $240M investment in Oracle's HQ expansion sparks debate after job numbers fall short. With AI reshaping hiring, traditional expectations clash with corporate efficiency. Layoffs highlight the divide between public spend and strategic goals.

Apr 22

Oracle Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Layoffs Post Tennessee Incentive Deal

Canva's Growth Amid AI and Layoffs: A Dual Strategy

Canva, valued at $26 billion, navigates market growth and AI integration. While avoiding mass layoffs until 2025, 10 out of 12 technical writers were let go. The company focuses on internal mobility and upskilling as it preps for a potential IPO.

Apr 21

Canva's Growth Amid AI and Layoffs: A Dual Strategy

Meta Plans AI-Driven Layoffs Impacting Over 20% of Workforce in 2026

Meta's gearing up for more layoffs, potentially affecting over 20% of its workforce in the second half of 2026. They're pushing for an AI-focused overhaul despite strong revenues, which means trimming management and streamlining roles.

Apr 20

Meta Plans AI-Driven Layoffs Impacting Over 20% of Workforce in 2026

Snap Inc. Lays Off 1,000 Employees in Major AI Shift

Snap Inc. cuts 1,000 jobs, citing AI advancements as the driver. This strategic shift could save over $500 million annually by 2026. Shares jump 8% post-announcement.

Apr 20

Snap Inc. Lays Off 1,000 Employees in Major AI Shift