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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Amazon's Big Apple Bite: Hundreds Axed as AI Dream Grows

February 20, 2026

Amazon makes headlines again as it slashes hundreds of jobs in New York City, part of a massive cut ...

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Sam Altman Exposes 'AI Washing': When Layoffs Get a False Tech Spin

February 20, 2026

OpenAI's Sam Altman addresses the growing trend of 'AI washing,' where companies claim AI-driven lay...

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Navigating the Storm: Essential Tips for Laid-Off Workers in 2026

February 20, 2026

The article offers vital strategies for navigating the volatile 2026 job market amidst widespread la...

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AI Washing: A Convenient Scapegoat or Genuine Concern?

February 19, 2026

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, highlights the rising trend of 'AI washing' at the India AI Impact Summit...

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Amazon India's Layoffs Stir Controversy: AI's Role and Public Outcry

February 19, 2026

Amazon India faces backlash as global layoffs hit its workforce, sparking debates over the role of A...

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Intel's Big Bets: Can Layoffs and Restructuring Save the Ship?

February 18, 2026

Intel is embarking on extensive layoffs and operational shifts under CEO Lip-Bu Tan to tackle financ...

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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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LAUSD Slashes Jobs Amidst $877 Million Budget Deficit Crisis: What This Means

February 18, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has announced a controversial plan involving up to 6...

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CyberArk Employees Face Tough Times Post-$25B Palo Alto Acquisition

February 17, 2026

In a dramatic turn following its $25 billion acquisition by Palo Alto Networks, CyberArk has laid of...

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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...