Oracle trims 21,000 jobs to power its AI pivot
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Oracle says its headcount fell to about 141,000 as of May 31, 2026 from roughly 162,000 a year earlier, with about 21,000 roles cut over the year as it pivots to AI. The layoffs, part of a broader tech sector move to expand AI infrastructure, have driven about $1.8 billion in severance and restructuring costs and could affect productivity where skilled roles are in short supply.
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