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A futuristic AI cityscape juxtaposed with a desolate landscape, symbolizing tech layoffs amidst soaring profits and a pivot to artificial intelligence.
Insights

Tech Layoffs Continue as Profits Soar Amidst AI Pivot

By mid-May 2026, the tech industry had shed over 92,000 jobs, yet many of the companies making these cuts were simultaneously reporting healthy profits and record stock valuations.

Oliver Grant·May 15, 2026
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Growth

LinkedIn cuts 5% of staff, signaling wider tech industry layoffs

LinkedIn is cutting approximately 875 jobs, joining over 30 other tech companies that have already laid off staff in 2026.

Maya Rios·May 15, 2026