Snap to lay off 1,000 employees, cites AI and cost pressures behind job cuts
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Snap announced layoffs of approximately 1,000 employees, representing 16 percent of its workforce. The company cited AI advances enabling smaller teams and streamlined operations. Over 65 percent of new code uses AI tools. Snap, with 5,261 employees as of December 2025, aims to cut $500 million in annual expenses. The company is also freezing 300 open positions. This reflects broader tech industry trends toward AI adoption and workforce reduction.
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