Monday.com blames AI for layoffs, joining 20+ tech firms in 2026
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Monday.com announced layoffs this week, citing AI as a factor. The company joins over 20 tech firms — including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon — that have blamed AI for job cuts in 2026, fueling debate about automation's impact on employment.
Monday.com announced layoffs this week, citing AI as a factor in the cuts. The company joins a growing list of tech firms that have pointed to AI as a reason for reducing their workforce in 2026. From automation to cost-cutting, AI is increasingly seen as a tool to streamline operations, often at the expense of human jobs. Major players like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have also made similar moves, sparking debates about the future of work in an AI-driven economy.
TechCrunch has been tracking this trend in a running list that now includes more than 20 companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor. The list is in reverse chronological order and covers a wide range of firms, from enterprise software to cloud infrastructure providers.