Latest AI News: February 20, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Lowe's Layoffs: Why 600 Corporate Cuts Signal a Strategic Shift

February 18, 2026

Lowe's announces layoffs affecting select corporate roles to focus on frontline efficiency as it ada...

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Laid Off After 11 Years at Amazon? This Indian-Origin Tech Leader's Unexpected Next Move!

February 17, 2026

After being part of Amazon for 11 years, an Indian-origin tech leader faces unexpected layoffs but c...

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Meta's $200 Billion AI Bet: Tech Giant Boosts Capex by 50%

February 17, 2026

Meta Platforms announces a staggering $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026, representing a...

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Baker McKenzie Slashes 1000 Jobs as AI Looms Large

February 13, 2026

In a bold move towards AI integration, Baker McKenzie is set to cut up to 1,000 jobs, marking about ...

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Is AI-washing Just a Smokescreen? Understanding the 2025 Wave of 'Forever Layoffs'

February 11, 2026

The 2025 corporate landscape saw a perplexing trend where widespread layoffs occurred despite rising...

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AI-washing: The Trend Behind Unprecedented Job Cuts Despite Rising Profits

February 11, 2026

Amid soaring profits, U.S. companies announced 1.2 million job cuts in 2025, with only a small fract...

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Salesforce's Strategic Trim: Under 1,000 Jobs Cut Amid AI and Exec Overhaul

February 10, 2026

In early February 2026, Salesforce conducted layoffs affecting fewer than 1,000 employees, primarily...

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Ocado's Vision of Grocery Automation Faces Major Setbacks

February 10, 2026

Ocado's ambitious plan to revolutionize grocery shopping with tech-heavy, automated warehouses is hi...

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January 2026 Layoffs Hit 17-Year High, But AI Isn't the Main Culprit!

February 6, 2026

Starting off 2026 with a bang, the highest level of planned layoffs since 2009 sends ripples through...

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AI Cuts to Spotlights: US Labor Market Faces Its Biggest Slump Since 2009

February 6, 2026

As economic tides shift, the US labor market is caught in a whirlwind with January 2026 layoffs surg...