Tech Layoffs Continue in 2025 as AI Restructuring Reshapes Workforce at Meta, Microsoft, and More
The global tech industry’s AI pivot is triggering another wave of mass layoffs in 2025, with companies like Meta, Bumble, Microsoft, Disney, Intel, and others cutting thousands of jobs. While AI is driving innovation and efficiency, it’s also replacing roles, particularly in operations, customer support, marketing, and content moderation.
Who’s Cutting and Why?
- Meta: Eliminated over 6,000 roles across Reality Labs, HR, and internal marketing as it doubles down on LLM development and AI agents.
- Microsoft: Cut 3,200 employees, primarily in non-AI software and Xbox divisions, citing the need to “streamline for AI-first future.”
- Bumble: Let go of 37% of its global staff in Q2 after integrating AI into matchmaking, content review, and CRM.
- Disney: Reduced its streaming operations staff as AI-driven personalization and automation take over.
- Intel: Slashed jobs in its data center and PC businesses, reallocating funds to AI chip design and foundry expansion.
What’s Driving the Cuts?
- Cost optimization: Shifting budgets from human capital to AI infrastructure
- Automation: AI now handles many repeatable roles faster and cheaper
- Re-skilling gap: Many roles eliminated are not easily reskilled into AI or product roles
- Strategic pivots: Companies are restructuring toward platform-driven, AI-native models
Also Read: GomSpace Wins €19.5M Contract to Build Next-Gen Satellite Network in Europe
Industry Outlook
While layoffs are painful, analysts argue that this is a transition period. Demand is surging for:
- AI engineers, prompt designers, and ethics officers
- Security and compliance teams in AI environments
- Human-AI collaboration specialists in enterprise workflows
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