The list of companies laying off staff this year includes Angi and Tailwind, with dozens of others warning of job cuts

"2026 is just getting started, and layoffs are already underway. Companies, including Angi, the company formerly known as Angie's List, and the popular web tool Tailwind, have cut staff, citing the impact of artificial intelligence among the reasons for the layoffs. More than 100 other companies, from Amazon to Nike to Verizon, have filed legally mandated WARN notices about job cuts to come in 2026, according to WARN Tracker."

"Some of the cuts are part of previously announced reductions. This year's cuts follow three years of significant workforce reductions across a broad range of industries, including tech, media, finance, and retail. The moves come as artificial intelligence, public policy, and broader economic conditions present sweeping changes to the business landscape. A World Economic Forum survey last year found that some 41% of companies worldwide expected to reduce their workforces in the next five years because of the rise of artificial intelligence."

Layoffs began early in 2026, with companies like Angi and Tailwind trimming staff and Angi citing artificial intelligence as a factor in cutting about 350 jobs. More than 100 companies, including Amazon, Nike, and Verizon, filed WARN notices signaling further job cuts. The reductions follow three years of widespread workforce losses across tech, media, finance, and retail. Artificial intelligence, public policy, and economic conditions are driving business changes that affect employment. A World Economic Forum survey found about 41% of companies expected to reduce workforces due to AI, while jobs in big data, fintech, and AI are projected to double by 2030.

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