importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-26T01:30:00Z

Tech Companies Citing AI as Factor in 2026 Layoffs: 21 Companies Listed

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Several tech companies, including Monday.com, have cited AI as a factor in 2026 layoffs, with over 140,000 job cuts reported in the U.S. despite some AI-focused firms like Anthropic and OpenAI increasing hiring.

A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

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