Latest AI News: January 12, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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AI Layoffs: The Hype vs. The Reality in 2023

January 16, 2026

In a surprising twist, 60% of firms claim AI as the reason for layoffs, but a deeper dive reveals on...

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Meta's Bold AI Shift: 1,000 Reality Labs Jobs Cut Amid Metaverse Rethink!

January 16, 2026

Meta has announced significant layoffs, impacting 10% of its Reality Labs workforce and shutting dow...

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Amazon's Dual Strategy: Massive Layoffs & Seasonal Hiring Blitz

January 15, 2026

In a bold, strategic move, Amazon plans significant corporate layoffs targeting up to 2,500 roles in...

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Meta's Reality Check: Major Layoffs Signal Shift from Metaverse to AI Ambitions

January 15, 2026

Meta has announced layoffs impacting up to 10% of its Reality Labs division, translating to roughly ...

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Big Tech Layoffs 2026: Meta, Citigroup, and BlackRock Slash Thousands of Jobs Amid Strategic Shifts

January 15, 2026

Major companies like Meta, Citigroup, and BlackRock kick off 2026 with significant layoffs, citing r...

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Ericsson Announces 1,600 Job Cuts in Sweden Amid Cost-Cutting Drive

January 15, 2026

In a strategic move to reduce costs while maintaining crucial tech investments, Swedish telecom equi...

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Meta's Metaverse Makeover: A Reality Check as VR Studios Shut Down

January 14, 2026

Meta is hitting the brakes on its VR and metaverse adventures with significant layoffs in its Realit...

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Meta's Reality Labs Shake-up: 10% Workforce Cut in Strategic Shift to AI and AR

January 14, 2026

In a major strategic overhaul, Meta is laying off approximately 10% of its Reality Labs staff, focus...

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Meta's Bold Shift: Bye-Bye Metaverse, Hello AI-Mazing Future!

January 13, 2026

Meta is redirecting its efforts, laying off roughly 1,500 from its Reality Labs to push AI developme...

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Meta's Reality Labs Leans Towards AI: 10% Workforce Cut Ahead

January 13, 2026

In a monumental shift, Meta is gearing up to lay off around 10% of its Reality Labs workforce, refle...