Monday.com Latest Tech Firm to Blame AI for Layoffs — 20 Others Have Too
Monday.com has joined a growing list of tech companies citing AI as a key reason for laying off employees. TechCrunch has compiled a reverse-chronological list of over 20 major tech firms that have made similar announcements this year. The trend highlights how artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to justify workforce reductions across the industry.
Monday.com, the Nasdaq-listed project management platform originally founded in Israel, recently announced layoffs affecting a notable portion of its workforce. Like a growing number of technology companies, its leadership pointed to the adoption of artificial intelligence as a central factor behind the decision to reduce headcount.
TechCrunch has put together a running list, presented in reverse chronological order, of major tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI cited as a stated reason. The list spans well-known names across various sectors of the tech industry, from enterprise software and cloud services to e-commerce and digital media platforms.
The trend raises important questions about the true impact of AI on the modern tech workforce. Critics argue that 'AI' is increasingly being used as a convenient buzzword to justify cuts that may actually be driven by other financial pressures, such as declining revenues, post-pandemic corrections, or investor demands for improved profitability margins.
Regardless of the underlying motivations, the pattern is unmistakable: a significant and growing number of tech companies are publicly framing workforce reductions around artificial intelligence. Industry analysts warn that this represents a structural shift in the labor market rather than a temporary downturn cycle, urging workers, companies, and policymakers alike to take seriously the long-term implications of AI-driven automation.