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Oracle shed about 20k roles globally in the last year
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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.
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- Praise: Oracle's focus on AI indicates a strategic pivot towards future technologies, potentially positioning them as leaders in AI-driven solutions.
- Praise: Investing in AI usage among employees could enhance productivity and leverage domain expertise, suggesting a shift towards a more integrated approach to technology.
- Concern: The decision to halt updates on profitable software in favor of AI development raises concerns about the neglect of existing customer needs and products.
- Concern: Many believe the layoffs are being unjustly attributed to AI, masking deeper market contraction issues and financial mismanagement within the company.
- Concern: Relying on AI tools without domain knowledge could lead to significant operational risks, as replacing experienced employees with inexperienced ones is seen as detrimental.