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Tech Layoffs Surpass 30,700 Worldwide in First 6 Weeks of 2026
Global tech layoffs have reached 30,700 since January, on pace to exceed 2025's 245,000, driven by AI adoption and cost-cutting. The US leads with 24,600 cuts, including Amazon's 16,000, followed by Sweden and Netherlands; firms like Meta, Block, Autodesk, and Salesforce are restructuring for AI focus.
Experts predict uneven hiring with demand for AI skills offsetting other role losses.
App Builder AI Expands Capabilities in Infragistics Ultimate 25.2 Launch
Infragistics launched App Builder AI enhancements, enabling instant app layouts from sketches or voice ideas for faster enterprise development. New features include a filterable prompt gallery and smarter data source generation for grids and charts.
COO Jason Beres emphasized AI's role in reliable, scalable app creation without heavy coding.
3CX Earns 2026 Capterra Shortlist and Software Advice FrontRunners for Call Center Software
3CX received dual recognitions based on verified user feedback for its AI-driven phone system with call routing, transcription, and multi-channel integration. Version 20 automates interactions, boosts productivity, and unifies voice, video, chat, and WhatsApp.
Users praise its ease of use, mobile app, and responsive support.
Anthropic Achieves $14 Billion Revenue Run Rate, Fastest-Growing Software Firm
AI firm Anthropic has hit a $14 billion annual revenue run rate, marking it as the fastest-growing software company ever. Growth stems from mainstream adoption of AI coding tools.
This milestone underscores surging demand for advanced AI solutions in software development.
Apple's Siri AI Revamp Faces Delays and New Snags
Apple's upgraded Siri, announced in 2024, encounters setbacks delaying features like personal data access and app control. The revamp aims for deeper AI integration but faces internal challenges.
Release timeline remains uncertain amid ongoing development hurdles.
Global Software Stocks Plunge in Continued Tech Sell-Off
Technology sector, especially software firms, saw heavy selling with Nasdaq down 2% and S&P 500 off 1.5%. Pressure persists from AI disruption concerns and market sentiment.
Asian indices like Nikkei and Hang Seng also declined amid the global rout.
Meta Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs in Reality Labs Division
Meta eliminated more than 1,000 roles in its VR and metaverse-focused Reality Labs to redirect funds to AI and core products. This fits broader tech restructuring trends amid layoffs.
The cuts aim to prioritize high-growth areas.
Block Inc. Lays Off 1,100 Employees in Restructuring Push
Payments firm Block plans to cut 1,100 jobs, 10% of its workforce, to streamline operations and invest in AI and Bitcoin tools. Changes include flattening management and eliminating overlaps.
This reflects enterprise software leaders balancing costs and innovation.
Autodesk and Salesforce Each Announce 1,000 Job Cuts
Software giants Autodesk and Salesforce disclosed layoffs of about 1,000 employees each to reorganize for cloud and enterprise focus. Moves align with industry shift to leaner structures and AI productivity.
Total tech job losses near 1 million since 2021.
Memory Price Surge Hits Cisco Amid AI Demand Boom
Rising memory chip prices pressured Cisco's stock despite surging AI demand. This highlights supply chain challenges in hardware supporting software growth.
Broader tech market reacts to component cost pressures.
Altruist Launches AI Tax-Planning Tool, Rattles Wealth Management Stocks
Startup Altruist's new AI tax-planning tool triggered a tumble in wealth management stocks post-launch. Hundreds of firms seek partnerships, signaling AI disruption in financial software.
CEO Jason Wenk noted strong interest from global players.
Microsoft Cuts 6,000 Jobs Including Senior AI Director
Microsoft eliminated 6,000 positions, among them a senior AI director, showing even high-level roles vulnerable to AI shifts. Layoffs tie to automation and cost control strategies.
This continues trends from 28.5% of 2025 cuts linked to AI.