"Tech Giants Twitch and Amazon Face Profitability Challenges Amid Layoffs"
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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy admits the company is not profitable and has laid off over 500 employees, citing the need to rightsize the organization. Despite Twitch's strong business, it remains unprofitable, with parent company Amazon providing support. The company is no longer offering big-money deals to streamers, and is seeking to downsize its San Francisco headquarters. The tech and entertainment industries have seen thousands of job cuts in 2024, with companies like Discord and Unity also announcing layoffs.
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