From AI to market forces and corporate buyouts, big tech companies have found reasons to fire a lot of workers in 2026. So far, the tally is 200,000 workers, including many in Texas.
Tech expert Omar Gallaga says Meta, Google and Canva are among the companies that have fired thousands of workers.
Highlights from this segment:
– Meta laid off thousands after projects like the Metaverse failed, and the company lost a number of lawsuits.
– Google has fired employees in five countries, as the company’s focus has shifted from advertising and search to AI development.
– Several companies have laid off employees at their Texas facilities. They include Dell, Oracle and Expedia.
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