Washington Post: 300 jobs cut

The Washington Post cut roughly one-third of its workforce, including more than 300 journalists. CEO Will Lewis pushed a new strategy centered on subscriptions, events, and heavier use of AI. The connection to AI is moderate — while the company is investing in AI capabilities, the layoffs were attributed to broader restructuring alongside technology adoption. Of the 300 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 120 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in News Media where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.