Barclays is the latest company to trim its workforce for AI efficiency

Here’s a look at some of the companies that have announced layoffs or hiring reductions this year that are tied in some way to massive spending on artificial intelligence.

Attendees wait for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote address during the Meta Connect conference on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Menlo Park, California. [Photo: Jeff Chiu/AP Photo]

The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is........

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