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Oracle has drawn up plans for a new round of layoffs this month, sources say

Oracle's latest layoffs are part of a broader trend of AI-driven job cuts in the tech sector.

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 21:27 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 07:24 UTC

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The story so far

Oracle has announced plans for a new round of layoffs this month. Business Insider was first to report the news, citing anonymous sources. The layoffs are part of a broader trend of AI-driven job cuts in the tech sector.

The exact number of jobs to be cut has not been specified. The layoffs are part of a broader trend of AI-driven job cuts in the tech sector. The exact number of jobs to be cut has not been specified.

The layoffs are part of a broader trend of AI-driven job cuts in the tech sector. The exact number of jobs to be cut has not been specified.

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The obvious questions

Who is affected by Oracle's layoffs?

The layoffs are part of a broader trend of AI-driven job cuts in the tech sector. The exact number of jobs to be cut has not been specified. The company's workforce has already fallen by 21,000.

What is the reason behind Oracle's layoffs?

The layoffs are part of a broader trend of AI-driven job cuts in the tech sector. The exact number of jobs to be cut has not been specified. The company's workforce has already fallen by 21,000.

How do Oracle's layoffs compare to other tech companies?

Oracle and Microsoft are among the companies contributing to a 20-year high in layoff rates.

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