AI wiped out 50K tech jobs in 2025
AI shook up the US tech world this year, leading to over 50,000 job losses as companies raced to automate and cut costs.
Reports say AI played a part in nearly 55,000 layoffs, and an MIT study suggests AI is already capable of handling 11.7% of US jobs—potentially saving $1.2 trillion in wages.
How big tech is adapting
Major players like Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, and IBM are rethinking their teams for the AI era.
Amazon let go of 14,000 employees to boost agility; Microsoft laid off 15,000 and is making AI usage part of performance evaluations;
Salesforce cut support roles as bots take over half that work. IBM is shifting HR tasks to AI too—focusing new hiring on roles needing more critical thinking.
It's a major reset for what tech jobs look like going forward.