The tech industry is still reeling from massive workforce reductions in 2025. According to a comprehensive report by TechCrunch, over 22,000 employees have already been laid off this year, with February alone seeing more than 16,000 cuts.
Major players across the sector including Microsoft, Google, Intel, Amazon, Apple, and Rivian have announced waves of layoffs, citing automation, AI adoption, and restructuring as key drivers. Startups haven’t been spared either, with companies like GupShup, Bumble, and Eigen Labs reducing staff by significant percentages.
The layoffs span all areas of tech, from software engineering and AI research to sales and marketing, illustrating a sweeping recalibration of the industry amid economic pressures and technological shifts.
TechCrunch continues to maintain a live tracker of layoffs, offering insight into which companies are shrinking and how these changes could shape the future of tech innovation.
For the full breakdown of tech layoffs in 2025, see the original TechCrunch report here.