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Tech Layoffs in the US Surged 83% in the First Half of 2026 — AI Is the Main Culprit
HR Dive·Friday, 3 July 2026
Tech sector job cuts in the US jumped 83% year-over-year in the first six months of 2026, according to a report by Challenger. The sector accounted for nearly a third of all US layoffs during this period. AI disruption is cited as the primary driver of the cuts.
Why It Matters
This is a warning sign for anyone in the tech industry globally, including the millions of Indians working in IT and software — the same forces reshaping US tech are arriving here too.
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