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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Jasmine Fernández

Oracle reveals 21,000 layoffs in last year were due to AI

Oracle has reduced its global workforce by roughly 21,000 employees over the last year, attributing the cuts to the efficiencies gained from implementing artificial intelligence across its business operations.

According to the tech giant’s latest annual report, the Austin, Texas-based company saw its total head count shrink by approximately 13 percent, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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