Latest AI News: February 20, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Sam Altman Calls Out "AI Washing" in Corporate Layoffs: Are Companies Using AI as a Convenient Scapegoat?

February 20, 2026

In recent statements, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised concerns over companies falsely attributing t...

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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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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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Tech Layoffs Surge: Amazon and Salesforce Lead the Charge in Early 2026

February 16, 2026

In an unprecedented cut, tech giants like Amazon and Salesforce have laid off nearly 30,000 employee...

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Block Inc. Trims Workforce Again: Jack Dorsey’s Fintech Empire Continues Efficiency Quest

February 15, 2026

Block Inc., co-founded by Jack Dorsey, is reducing its workforce by 10%, marking its third major lay...

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AI Revolution in Law: Baker McKenzie Announces Major Layoffs

February 11, 2026

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is set to lay off 600-1,000 support staff, attributing the si...

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Pinterest's Privacy Faux Pas: Engineers Fired Over Layoff Tracker Tool

February 5, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, Pinterest has fired two engineers after they developed a tool to tra...

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Bjarke Ingels Group Faces Backlash Over London Office Layoffs

February 4, 2026

Bjarke Ingels Group, the renowned Danish architecture firm, faces intense backlash as London office ...

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Oracle's Potential 30,000 Job Cuts for AI Expansion Spark Wide Debate

February 2, 2026

Oracle is considering laying off 20,000 to 30,000 employees to fund an ambitious AI data center expa...

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Amazon's Massive Corporate Layoffs Signal Shift in Tech Industry

January 23, 2026

Amazon has announced a significant wave of corporate layoffs, slashing approximately 14,000 jobs in ...