The global tech sector has witnessed significant workforce reductions in 2025, with 180,094 jobs cut across 413 companies as of October 1st. Leading tech giants like Intel, Microsoft, and TCS are driving these massive layoffs, largely driven by AI adoption and economic pressures.
The technology industry is experiencing a massive transformation in 2025, characterized by substantial job cuts and a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence. According to research by Rational FX, approximately 489 tech jobs are being eliminated daily, signaling a critical period of technological and workforce restructuring.
“These cuts have left the workforce smaller and more automated, raising concerns over job security and the human cost of the tech industry’s push towards AI,” says Alan Cohen, analyst at Rational FX.
The layoffs are not confined to one region. From North America to Asia, tech companies are restructuring:
While the cuts seem alarming, they reflect a broader trend of technological adaptation. Companies are strategically repositioning themselves to invest in emerging fields like AI, data science, and cybersecurity, signaling a significant workforce evolution.
