The global tech industry is facing a major layoff wave in 2026, with more than 125,000 jobs lost so far. May was the peak, with nearly 29,000 tech jobs cut in a single month. From Amazon and Meta to Oracle and TikTok, companies are restructuring, cutting costs and investing heavily in artificial intelligence. More than two-thirds of tracked job losses are attributed to AI, while AI and machine learning skills are appearing in a growing share of US tech job postings. But behind every layoff is a person, a family and a future suddenly thrown into uncertainty. So, is your job next? Daniela Laurel explains.
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00:00 - Introduction

00:38 - Is Your Job Next?

01:00 - Tech Layoffs Surge

01:51 - Layoff Hammer Hits Techies

03:00 - Why Tech Layoffs Are Surging

03:50 - AI-Linked Layoffs

05:10 - Human Cost of Layoffs

06:24 - US Job Loss Claims Surge

07:19 - Upskilling Needs Surge

07:50 - AI a Threat to Human Job Security?

10:00 - How To Upskill

12:10 - Long-Term Impact

14:18 - Silver Lining
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