Jun 14, 2026
Bay Area Tech Layoffs Hit 9,284 in 2026, Already Topping H1 2025
Bay Area tech companies have cut 9,284 jobs so far in 2026, already surpassing the roughly 4,700 cuts from the first half of 2025. The latest wave includes 370 positions across ServiceNow, Salesforce, Ubisoft, Quizlet, and Verily Health.
Jun 14, 2026
Meta Engineers Call AI Unit a ‘Gulag’ as Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes
Meta funneled 6,500 engineers into a new Applied AI unit three months ago. Now workers call it 'the gulag,' a livestream was hijacked by a furious employee, and Mark Zuckerberg is in damage-control mode, admitting the company made mistakes and ruling out more layoffs for 2026.
Jun 9, 2026
AI Drives 40% of US Job Cuts in May as 97,000 Positions Eliminated
AI was cited as the primary reason for 40% of all US job cuts in May 2026, according to the Challenger Report, with 97,006 positions eliminated overall. A separate Mercer survey found 99% of CEOs expect AI-driven layoffs within two years, as the technology sector alone shed 38,242 jobs — the highest monthly total since August 2024.
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Perplexity AI's 'Personal CFO': Transforming Financial Management with Plaid Integration
Perplexity AI has taken a major leap in the personal finance arena by introducing its new feature on the Perplexity Computer platform, which now acts as a 'personal CFO'. This integration with fintech giant Plaid allows users to give the AI access to their bank accounts, investment portfolios, credit cards, and loans for comprehensive financial oversight, planning, and recommendations. While touted for convenience, the new feature raises questions about data privacy and AI's role in financial management.
Mar 23, 2026
Bay Area Tech Layoffs: Navigating Financial Strain Amidst a Tech Turbulence
Over 10,000 tech jobs have already been lost in the Bay Area in early 2026, with major tech giants like Google and Meta feeling the heat, and laid-off workers navigating severe financial impacts. The San Francisco Chronicle shares practical strategies to weather this storm, including building emergency funds, cutting costs, and exploring side hustles, all while weighing the broader implications on mental health and regional economics.