Layoffs

• Tech sector layoffs have surpassed 45,000 jobs in the first months of 2026, with the US accounting for the majority of global cuts announced so far this year. • Job reductions in Europe have been limited but noticeable, reflecting broader industry pressures amid economic shifts. • The wave of cuts highlights ongoing challenges in tech hiring post-boom, affecting major firms across the US.

• Layoffs continue to ripple through the entertainment industry in 2026, following widespread job cuts in 2025. • William Morris Endeavor announced a 3% staff reduction the day after St. Patrick's Day, while Axios, Lionsgate, and Universal Music Group's Mercury Studios also implemented layoffs. • The ongoing cuts reflect ongoing economic pressures within the broader entertainment and media sectors.

On a staff call, editor-in-chief Bari Weiss emphasized that the cuts do not stem from poor employee performanceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCBS News is laying off employees on Friday as part of a strategic restructuring announced in a memo to staffers from its editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, and president, Tom Cibrowski. Employees will be informed by the end of the day if their job has been affected, the two executives said in the memo.“We recognize that this is a difficult time for those who will be leaving CBS News,” they wrote. “Because these aren’t just names on a list. They are talented, committed colleagues who have been critical to our success. We’ll treat them all with care and respect.” Continue reading...

• Dell reduced its workforce by 10% over the past fiscal year, contributing to nearly 40,000 tech layoffs across Silicon Valley firms in 2026. • The cuts reflect broader cost-cutting measures in the US tech industry amid economic pressures and shifting priorities. • Silicon Valley giants continue significant staff reductions, signaling challenges in sustaining growth post-AI boom.

Meta Platforms is evaluating layoffs impacting at least 20% of its nearly 79,000 employees as of December 31, 2025, to counter escalating AI infrastructure expenses, according to a Reuters report on March 14, 2026. Top executives discussed the plans with senior leaders, marking potentially the largest restructuring since 21,000 job cuts in 2022-2023 if implemented. The move aligns with industry trends, as Amazon recently eliminated 30,000 roles citing AI-driven efficiencies. A Meta spokesperson dismissed the report as speculative on theoretical approaches, amid broader tech sector adjustments to AI economics.

AI integration has led to thousands of layoffs at studios like Warner Bros. and Paramount, fueling pre-Oscars dread over job losses and creative control as of March 14, 2026. Over 5,000 positions cut industry-wide since January, with tools automating editing and VFX. Experts warn of ethical dilemmas in nominated films using AI, potentially sparking awards debates. Unions plan strikes post-ceremony to address tech displacement.

Sources tell Reuters layoffs could affect 20% or more of company as plans reflect broader tensions within big techMeta is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been finalized, the people said. Continue reading...