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Oracle to Cut 21,000 Employees to Fuel AI Expansion

Oracle plans to reduce its workforce by 13% by the end of fiscal year 2026 to reallocate budget toward artificial intelligence infrastructure development.

Compiled by Sergey KostenchukPublished 2026-07-23Updated 2026-07-23

2026-07-23 Business

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Oracle severed 21,000 employees during an AI spending spree, then hit a $7 billion Wisconsin power hurdle Source

💼 Oracle to Cut 21,000 Employees for AI Expansion

By the end of fiscal year 2026, Oracle will reduce its workforce by 13%, decreasing the number of employees from 162,000 to 141,000. These measures are necessary to fund its expansion in the AI sector.

🌍 This serves as an example of how aggressive capital expenditures (CapEx) on AI are forcing tech giants to reduce headcount and face energy-related risks.

👤 The AI race is forcing companies to radically change their staffing and structures, which directly impacts their financial stability.

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