AI Layoffs Tracker

We monitor the impact of AI on the job market—from mass layoffs to hiring freezes and slowdowns.
Got a tip about the latest round of AI layoffs? Share it with us at @AILayoffs and contribute to making this database the most comprehensive resource for tracking AI-related layoffs.

Total Job Losses

28,086

Companies Impacted

19

Layoff Events

21

Latest Update

01/11/2025

CompanyEmployeesDateIndustrySectorsRolesReasonSource
Sample Company Name Here1,00001/01/2024Technology
EngineeringProduct
Software EngineerProduct Manager
This is a sample reason for layoffs that might be quite long to demonstrate the column widthTechCrunch
Company Employees Date Industry Sectors Roles ReasonSource
Deepwatch60-8001/11/2025Technology
Cybersecurity
Various
AI cited as one of the factors behind the layoffs at this AI-powered threat detection companyTechCrunch
HP4000-600001/11/2025Technology
HardwareConsumer Electronics
Various
Streamlining operations and leveraging AI to speed up product development and boost efficiencyTechCrunch
Paycom50001/10/2025Technology
HR TechnologyPayroll Software
Back-office
AI and automation improving back-office efficienciesTechCrunch
Google10001/10/2025Technology
Cloud ComputingDesign
Design roles
Shift in focus toward AI investmentsCNBC/TechCrunch
Just Eat45001/09/2025Technology
Food DeliveryE-commerce
Customer ServiceSales
Increasing use of automation and AI, shifting manual service tasks to automated systemsReuters/TechCrunch
Fiverr30%01/09/2025Technology
Freelance MarketplaceGig Economy
Various
Restructuring to become AI-native and AI-focused companyWall Street Journal/TechCrunch
Recruit Holdings (Indeed, Glassdoor)1,30011/07/2025Recruitment
AdvertisingTech
HRR&DSustainability
Partial AI automation of HR rolesTechCrunch
Microsoft9,00002/07/2025Technology
SoftwareAICloud
DeveloperPMSales
Invest more on AITechCrunch
Indeed + Glassdoor1,30001/07/2025Technology
RecruitmentJob Search
R&DHRSustainability
Restructuring to combine operations and focus on AITechCrunch
Atlassian15001/07/2025Technology
Enterprise SoftwareCollaboration Tools
Customer ServiceSupport
Platform and tool enhancements significantly reduced support needs; co-founder urged embracing AI revolutionTechCrunch
FDA2,00010/06/2025Government
PharmaPublic Health
Policy OfficerPM
Partial AI automation of policy and drug approval rolesNew York Times
Business Insider21%29/05/2025Media
Publishing
N/A
Roles replaced by AIVariety
McKinsey & Company6,00029/05/2025Consulting
ManagementEnterpriseGovt
DeveloperPM
Partial AI automation of consulting rolesFortune
Immutable7423/05/2025Technology
Web3Gaming
DeveloperDesignerPMSalesMarketing
Roles replaced by AITech in Asia
Klarna40%14/05/2025Finance
FinTech
CustServ
AI automation of customer service rolesCNBC
Microsoft6,00013/05/2025Technology
SoftwareAICloud
DeveloperPM
Invest more on AIMarketing AI Institute
Canva1203/04/2025Technology
DesignSoftware
Technical Writers
AI automation of technical writing rolesStartup Daily
Canva10-1201/04/2025Technology
Design SoftwareSaaS
Technical Writers
Laid off technical writers nine months after telling employees to use generative AI tools wherever possibleTechCrunch
Salesforce1,00004/02/2025Technology
CloudEnterprise
Sales
AI automation of sales rolesTech Monitor
Duolingo10%01/01/2024Technology
EdTech
Translator
AI automation of translator rolesTechCrunch
Bild20021/06/2023Media
Publishing
EditorPhotoEditorProofReader
AI automation of editorial rolesCNN

Country AI Labor Market Impact Leaderboard

Tracks AI-driven job losses (unemployment) and job creation (employment) by country. Net impact = jobs created − jobs lost (job losses sum numeric values only; percentage/range-based layoffs are excluded from the job-loss count).

#CountryLayoff Events
1India
—
145,000
+145,0000
2United States
25,900
142,000
+116,10012
3Japan
1,300
30,000
+28,7001
4Canada
—
22,000
+22,0000
5United Kingdom
450
18,000
+17,5501
6Germany
200
12,000
+11,8001
7Australia
236
9,500
+9,2644
8Sweden
—
5,000
+5,0001
9Israel
—
—
01
Jobs Lost — numeric layoffs attributed to AIJobs Created — new & existing roles boosted by AIPositive net impactNegative net impact

AI Impact on Job Roles Leaderboard

Tracks which job roles have suffered the most (unemployment, layoff events) and which have benefited the most (jobs created, role origin) as a result of AI adoption.

#RoleIndustries AffectedCompanies
1PM5
23,074
TechnologyConsultingGovernment
MicrosoftImmutableMcKinsey & Company+1 more
2Developer4
21,074
TechnologyConsulting
MicrosoftImmutableMcKinsey & Company
3Sales4
10,524
Technology
MicrosoftImmutableSalesforce+1 more
4Technical Writers2
12
Technology
Canva
5HR2
2,600
RecruitmentTechnology
Recruit Holdings (Indeed, Glassdoor)Indeed + Glassdoor
6R&D2
2,600
RecruitmentTechnology
Recruit Holdings (Indeed, Glassdoor)Indeed + Glassdoor
7Sustainability2
2,600
RecruitmentTechnology
Recruit Holdings (Indeed, Glassdoor)Indeed + Glassdoor
8Customer Service2
600
Technology
Just EatAtlassian
9Editor1
200
Media
Bild
10PhotoEditor1
200
Media
Bild
11ProofReader1
200
Media
Bild
12CustServ1
—
Finance
Klarna
13Translator1
—
Technology
Duolingo
14Designer1
74
Technology
Immutable
15Marketing1
74
Technology
Immutable
16Policy Officer1
2,000
Government
FDA
17Back-office1
500
Technology
Paycom
18Design roles1
100
Technology
Google
19Support1
150
Technology
Atlassian
Jobs Lost — numeric layoffs in events that mention this roleLayoff Events — number of AI-related layoff events involving this role

Understanding AI-Related Layoffs

As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, tracking its impact on employment has become crucial. Our dashboard provides real-time data on AI-related layoffs, helping policymakers, researchers, and workers understand the changing landscape of employment.

The data includes layoffs directly attributed to AI implementation, automation initiatives, and workforce restructuring due to AI adoption. Each entry is verified through multiple news sources and company announcements.