Oracle: 21,000 jobs cut
Oracle announced the layoff of 21,000 employees, representing 13% of its workforce, as part of a strategy to fund its AI initiatives. The layoffs were part of a broader financial maneuvering, with the company also raising significant capital for AI-related projects. The announcement was made on September 25, 2026.
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Core Estimate
15,750
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21,000
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Oracle cut 21,000 jobs and paid $1.8 billion in severance to fund its AI bet - Startup Fortune
Oracle cut 21,000 jobs and paid $1.8 billion in severance to fund its AI bet - Startup Fortune # Oracle cut 21,000 jobs and paid $1.8 billion in severance to fund its AI bet Oracle cut 21,000 jobs and paid $1.8 billion in severance to fund its AI bet Walter Schulze Sep 25, 2026 · 2:21 PM · 3 min read · 620 reads Oracle didn't cut 21,000 jobs because AI made them redundant. It cut them because the AI buildout needed the cash. Oracle closed its 2026 fiscal year having eliminated roughly