Cloudflare Says AI Made 1,100 Jobs Obsolete, Even As Revenue Hit A Record High
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Cloudflare Says AI Made 1,100 Jobs Obsolete, Even As Revenue Hit A Record High
Cloudflare AI Layoffs Signal a New Era for Tech Jobs Cloudflare AI layoffs are quickly becoming one of the biggest technology stories of 2026 after the internet infrastructure company announced it would cut roughly 1,100 employees despite posting record quarterly revenue. The move highlights a growing trend across the tech industry where companies are using artificial intelligence to boost productivity while simultaneously reducing headcount. Cloudflare says the layoffs are not about cutting costs, but about reshaping the company for the “agentic AI era.” The announcement has reignited debates about whether AI is truly creating more jobs or permanently replacing many existing roles. Cloudflare Cuts 20% of Workforce Despite Strong Growth Cloudflare revealed during its first-quarter earnings report that it would reduce its workforce by approximately 20%, marking the first major layoffs in the company’s 16-year history. The company ended the quarter with around 5,500 employees, meaning abou…
