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Monday.com joins 20+ tech firms blaming AI for layoffs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch AI ·

Monday.com laid off 200 employees, citing AI-driven efficiencies as a key reason. It joins over 20 tech companies in 2026 that have used AI to justify workforce reductions. The trend raises questions about whether AI is a genuine cause or a convenient excuse for restructuring.

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The growing list of companies blaming AI for layoffs suggests a convenient narrative that may obscure deeper cost-cutting motives.
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Monday.com is the latest tech company to blame AI for layoffs — here are 20 others →
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