A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

The Microsoft layoffs are expected to affect workers in sales and consulting, and within the Xbox gaming division, in July 2026.

Microsoft has informed the Government of potential Irish-based job cuts as part of global layoffs. Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, the latest in a wave of tech layoffs as the Windows maker spends heavily on AI infrastructure and uses the technology to improve efficiency across its business.

Technology firms accounted for nearly a third of all U.S. job cuts in the first half of 2026, underscoring the sector’s central role in ongoing workforce restructuri

U.S.-based employers announced 45,849 job cuts in June, down 53% from April and 4% from May 2025, according to the Challenger report released on Wednesday. Through June, employers have announced 443,604 job cuts,