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Tech Layoffs in the US Jumped 83% in the First Half of 2026, Driven by AI
HR Dive - Latest News·Monday, 6 July 2026
According to Challenger data, the tech sector accounted for nearly a third of all US layoffs in the first half of 2026. Year-on-year, tech job cuts jumped 83% from January through June. AI disruption is being cited as a key driver of the surge.
Why It Matters
Many Indian tech professionals work in the US or for US-linked companies, and this trend directly signals what AI-driven restructuring looks like in practice.
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