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US jobless claims fall as hiring momentum remains subdued

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, providing another indication that the US labor market remains relatively stable despite a noticeable slowdown in hiring. According to the US Department of Labor, initial applications for state unemployment benefits......

TikTok restructures U.S. operations with Nashville office closure and workforce reduction

TikTok has announced another phase of its restructuring efforts in the United States, including the closure of its Nashville, Tennessee office and the reduction of approximately 250 jobs. The move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and adapt to a rapidly changing......

BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs by 2027 amid industry challenges

German automaker BMW is preparing to reduce its workforce by around 8,000 positions by the end of 2027 as part of a voluntary departure program agreed with employee representatives. The measure comes as the luxury car manufacturer faces weaker demand in key markets and growing pressure to improve efficiency. According......

Meta lawsuit highlights challenges in proving AI bias in workplace layoffs

A legal dispute involving Meta Platforms is drawing attention to the growing challenges employees face when they accuse companies of using artificial intelligence in potentially discriminatory employment decisions. The case, brought by a group of Meta employees facing layoffs, highlights a broader legal......

Amazon reduces workforce in artificial general intelligence division amid ongoing restructuring

Amazon has reduced staffing within its artificial general intelligence (AGI) division, extending a series of targeted workforce adjustments as the technology company continues to refine its investment strategy in one of the industry's most competitive fields. The latest job cuts affect a team dedicated......

Intel prepares another round of layoffs as it restructures its data center business

Intel is preparing another round of workforce reductions as the US semiconductor giant moves forward with a broad restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening its competitive position in the technology sector. The latest cuts are expected to affect the company’s data center division,......

Samsung restructures US consumer electronics business with headquarters relocation to Texas

Samsung Electronics is reshaping its consumer electronics operations in the United States through a major organizational restructuring that combines workforce reductions with the relocation of its American headquarters from New Jersey to Texas. The move affects hundreds of employees within Samsung Electronics......

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as AI investments reshape Big Tech workforce

Microsoft is eliminating approximately 4,800 jobs, representing about 2.1% of its global workforce, as the technology giant accelerates investment in artificial intelligence while seeking greater operational efficiency. The workforce reduction reflects a broader trend across the technology sector, where......

Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as AI-Driven Restructuring Reshapes Global Tech Workforce

Oracle has reduced its global workforce by approximately 21,000 employees over the past fiscal year as part of a major restructuring driven by artificial intelligence adoption and the expansion of cloud infrastructure operations. According to the company’s annual report, the U.S.-based software......