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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Regyl Jaen

After Brutal 6AM Layoffs, Oracle Plans Fresh Job Cuts as Billions in AI Spending Drive More Payroll Reductions

The layoffs come as Oracle ramps up AI spending, investing $55.7B in capital expenditures in fiscal 2026 while seeking payroll savings. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons/DronePhotographer)

Oracle is reportedly gearing up for another round of job cuts as it attempts to control staffing costs while committing billions of dollars to artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to reports, sources familiar with the situation and an internal document indicate that managers have been asked to identify employees who could face cuts.

Some teams could see double-digit percentage reductions, with the company seeking to trim payroll ahead of the start of its second quarter on 1 September. The move would follow a significant workforce reduction earlier this year, with Oracle's headcount falling by about 21,000.

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