Layoff Wave in the Tech Industry Intensifies in 2026: Layoffs in the First Seven Months Exceed Those of All of 2025, While AI Investment Continues to Surge
According to layoffs.fyi data, in the first 7 months of 2026, global tech layoffs have exceeded 124,000 people, surpassing the full year of 2025. Giants such as Meta and Oracle are simultaneously cutting jobs and sharply increasing AI investment, with capital expenditure reaching hundreds of billions of dollars. #TechIndustryLayoffWave# But a PwC study shows that enterprises that heavily adopt AI are instead accelerating hiring. Is AI a 'replacer' or a 'creator'?
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