Oracle has reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees in the past year as part of a shift towards artificial intelligence. The company reported having approximately 141,000 full-time employees as of May 31, 2026, down from about 162,000 the previous year.

Larry Ellison warns that constant surveillance will lead to citizens behaving more cautiously due to the recording and reporting of their actions. He envisions an increasingly aggressive surveillance state in the 21st century.

Oracle is implementing significant layoffs, with estimates indicating that between 20,000 and 30,000 employees will be affected. The notification of job cuts was communicated via email to employees early in the morning.

Oracle's data centers are being built with outdated technology, while advancements in AI chips are outpacing construction timelines. OpenAI has decided not to expand its partnership with Oracle in Abilene, Texas, due to a preference for newer Nvidia graphics processing units.

Oracle is considering cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs and selling some operations to generate $8 billion to $10 billion in cash flow. This decision comes as US banks reduce financing for Oracle's AI data-center expansion.