Intel is set to lay off 529 employees at its Oregon campuses as part of a broader restructuring effort to trim expenses and refocus operations amid slowing growth and a shift towards artificial intelligence.
Tech layoffs in 2025 have also impacted major companies like Microsoft and Google, with Microsoft planning to cut around 9,100 employees this July and Google implementing layoffs in niche product divisions to reallocate resources for AI development.
Amazon has initiated selective job cuts to incorporate AI into more areas of its business, with plans for further reductions especially in customer service, human resources, and software development.
The tech industry layoffs are affecting various roles and experience levels, including mid-level developers, engineers, professionals in marketing, legal, and sales departments, as well as teams in gaming and entertainment industries at regional offices.