Intel, Amazon, Meta and other US tech firms announce mass layoffs in 2025, citing cost-cutting and AI as reasons
Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Intel have announced mass job layoffs throughout 2025. These mass layoffs are primarily attributed to broad cost-cutting initiatives and a strategic move towards AI and automation across various sectors.
Microsoft has initiated its third wave of job cuts for the year, primarily impacting its sales division and other customer-facing roles. This follows earlier rounds in May, which saw over 6,000 job eliminations (approximately 3 per cent of its global staff), and additional cuts impacting over 300 roles weeks later.
