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Tech layoffs 2026: Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, HP and others slash jobs amid restructuring
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Global tech and corporate giants including Amazon, Microsoft, HP, Pinterest, Ubisoft and Nestle are cutting thousands of jobs worldwide, citing cost pressures and restructuring. Many layoffs are tied to aggressive investment shifts toward artificial intelligence and long-term efficiency plans.
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