In the first quarter of 2026, nearly 80,000 employees were laid off in the tech industry, with almost 50% of these layoffs attributed to AI. Over 76% of the affected positions were located in tech companies.

Epic Games will lay off over 1,000 employees due to declining engagement in "Fortnite." The company aims to save $500 million by cutting contracting, marketing expenses, and eliminating some open roles.