The Bloodbath Continues: 22,000 Jobs Slashed Already

The tech industry is hemorrhaging talent at an alarming rate. While Silicon Valley CEOs preach about “AI transformation” and “operational efficiency,” real people are paying the price. February alone saw 16,084 professionals get handed pink slips – that’s more than 500 families impacted every single day.

“This isn’t just restructuring – it’s corporate carnage. We’re watching the largest wealth transfer from workers to shareholders in tech history.”

Layoffs.fyi Research Team

The Cold Hard Numbers

• 549 companies executed layoffs in 2024
• 150,000+ tech workers displaced last year
• 22,000+ cuts already in 2025 (and counting)

The Corporate Execution List

These aren’t just statistics – these are careers destroyed, mortgages at risk, and American dreams deferred:

• Intel: Axing 21,000 jobs (20% of workforce) days before earnings call
• GM: 200 EV plant workers cut as electric vehicle demand plummets
• Meta: Slashing another 300 jobs while spending billions on AI
• Autonomous Vehicle Startup: CEO and 50% of staff shown the door
• Cybersecurity Firms: 45-200 jobs vaporized post-acquisition

The Human Cost of “Efficiency”

Behind every number is a human story:

• Single parents scrambling to find healthcare
• H1-B visa holders facing deportation
• Mid-career professionals forced into early retirement

“They called us into a Zoom meeting at 9 AM. By 9:15, our Slack access was gone. Five years of my life – erased with a 30-second HR script.”

Former Senior Engineer, Laid Off Tech Worker

What You Need to Know Now

This isn’t just another downturn – it’s a fundamental reshaping of the tech workforce:

• AI Replacement is accelerating faster than predicted
• Middle Management is being systematically eliminated
• Startup Graveyard growing with multiple shutdowns weekly

Fighting Back

If you’ve been impacted:

• Document everything – severance terms matter
• Network aggressively – the hidden job market is thriving
• Upskill immediately – AI fluency is now mandatory

We’ll continue updating this tracker weekly. The cuts aren’t stopping – and neither will our coverage. Check back for updates or submit a tip if your company isn’t listed.