Tech Layoffs Surge Past 30,000 in Early 2026 as Companies Restructure Around AI

Summary

More than 30,700 tech jobs have been cut globally in the first six weeks of 2026, with the US accounting for approximately 24,600 (80%) of those layoffs. Major contributors include Amazon (16,000 positions in January, following 14,000 in October 2025), Meta (1,000+ from Reality Labs), Block (~1,100), and Autodesk and Salesforce (~1,000 each). Workday confirmed an additional 375 layoffs in February. At the current pace, projections suggest global tech job losses could reach approximately 273,000