3 lakh tech jobs at risk this year. Is it all doom?

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Tech layoffs may touch 300,000 this year, according to a report by TradingPlatforms, as covered by News18.

Over 80,000 tech jobs have already been cut globally in the first quarter in 2026.

About half of the layoffs are linked to 'AI-related restructuring', the report said.

What's in it for you?

•JOB SECURITY AT RISK: Tech jobs have been increasingly at risk due to automation through AI. You should be aware of the level of AI adoption in your company.
•NEWER ROLES BEING CREATED, TOO: Recent Linkedin data had suggested that several new roles including AI engineers, strategists, and data annotators are coming up as companies move towards AI. Upskilling may be needed.
•INDIA MAY BE CUSHIONED Recent reports also suggest that hiring is accelerating in India has tech companies are looking at cost-cutting in the US. Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google together hired 32,000 employees in India in 2025.

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