Sony has laid off over 100 employees at its semiconductor research and development centre in Hod Hasharon, Israel, leading to a 25% reduction in the local workforce.
The job cuts are part of Sony's global restructuring efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
The Israeli facility, focusing on developing low-power wireless chips for IoT devices, remains operational as a strategic R&D site for Sony amid a reallocation of resources towards AI-driven chips and advanced imaging technologies.
The semiconductor industry trend of job cuts due to market dynamics is evident, with companies like Sony, Intel, and Microsoft adjusting their workforce according to business focuses and profitability goals.