- Amid the increased use of AI, layoffs in tech companies have already crossed 100K.
- We are just around the mid of 2025, so the number is more alarming than ever.
- Even more layoffs are expected in different tech companies and multiple divisions.
Layoffs have become an unfortunate trend in the tech and gaming industry that just doesn’t seem to stop. It seems like every month we find out about a different company reducing its workforce to manage budgets.
In 2025 alone, tech layoffs have crossed 100,000 people with the major job cuts happening at Microsoft, Intel, Sony, and many more. So many people have been affected by this ever since the pandemic, but that isn’t the sole reason.
Why it matters: Companies state that its laying off employees to manage their budgets in the current inflated economies. While that is the case, a huge push has been made due to the AI revolution in tech.
For context, Microsoft laid off around 15000 employees this year, Intel let go of thousands as well, with more expected. Various game studios have removed a ton of employees. Even companies like Amazon, Meta, and more have reduced their workforce.
Now, while many state they do it due to increased operating costs, AI is allegedly what is in the driving seat of this issue. Microsoft recently laid off staff and then put up an ad to hire new employees. You guessed it, with an AI image.
While some studios like CDPR have dismissed using the tech for development, Microsoft and Sony are locked in for the use of generative AI. This is a tough time for tech employees, and we hope it gets better soon.
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