Tech Layoffs 2026: Job cuts near 2 lakh globally as big tech like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Meta & more pivot to AI

The global technology sector is in a persistent state of restructuring, shedding jobs at a steady pace as companies fully transition into an era defined by artificial intelligence and operational efficiency.What some hoped would be a temporary market correction in previous years has become a structural realignment of the workforce in 2026.2026 TollAccording to industry trackers, the scale of job cuts this year alone has been staggering. As of late October 2026, nearly 1,96,000 tech professionals have been affected by…