# Over 70,000 tech jobs have been cut in 2026 as major firms restructure, with AI adoption, cost pressures, and slowing growth reshaping hiring trends.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · India.com*

## Key points

- Over 78,000 tech jobs have been cut globally in 2026 across more than 80 companies.
- GoPro is reducing its workforce by 23%, one of the largest hardware layoffs this year.
- Nearly half of 2026 tech layoffs are attributed to AI-driven restructuring and automation.
- Laid-off tech employees in 2026 are taking longer to find new jobs and accepting lower salaries.
- Tech hiring is shifting toward specialized roles in AI, cybersecurity, and data science.

**Companies:** Oracle, Meta, Amazon, GoPro, Dell
**Countries:** United States

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