FazTimes Media, New Delhi, AI Techs, 29 Oct: Many people view the global tech industry as the best career choice, but it's currently undergoing a significant transformation with job cuts. This trend has worried both current employees and people looking for work. Some of the biggest tech companies, like Microsoft, Intel, Amazon, and Salesforce, are laying off thousands of staff, showing that the tech world is changing in a big way. Artificial intelligence is starting to change how work is done, and the phenomenon is making people wonder what will happen to those who create and manage these technologies.

The people who make and manage these tools are now facing a big question: if technology can take over human jobs so well, what happens to them?

Tech Giants Reduce Their Workforces

In just a few weeks this October, several big tech companies announced large numbers of job cuts, mainly to save money and reorganize their teams. Reports show more than 50,000 tech workers around the world have lost their jobs in the past three months.

Amazon is one of the biggest names to cut jobs, announcing plans to lay off about 14,000 workers as part of its move to make things more efficient. Microsoft and Intel have also laid off thousands, especially in areas like sales, engineering, and customer support.

Salesforce, a major player in cloud software, made headlines when its CEO, Marc Benioff, said the company had cut about 4,000 positions. He reportedly said, “I’ve reduced it from 9,000 heads to about 5,000 because I need fewer heads,” a statement that caused a lot of online criticism for being too cold and distant.

AI: The Game-Changer Behind the Layoffs

“AI is no longer just a new idea. It's becoming a cheaper way to replace people,” says Dr. Ramesh Arora, an economist and tech policy expert from Delhi. “Companies are finding out they can use AI to do everything from checking software to creating content, and it's often more accurate and much cheaper than hiring humans.”

Because of this, jobs that used to be common, like front-end developers, customer support workers, and data entry clerks, are becoming less in demand. Companies are now searching for people who know about AI, machine learning, or data science. This shift is changing what companies look for when they hire.

Impact on India’s Workforce

India, which is a big part of the global tech industry for many big companies, is already seeing the effects of these layoffs. With big names like Microsoft, Amazon, and Salesforce having large offices in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, many Indian workers could be affected either directly or indirectly.

Even though these companies' local branches have not officially announced large layoffs, many employees are worried. Some say there's a lot of stress in the workplace, and departments are being told to “improve efficiency”—a phrase that usually means they might be cut.

“I’ve been in tech for 12 years, but this period is the most uncertain time I’ve ever faced,” said Ankit Mehra, a mid-level engineer at a multinational software company in Bengaluru. “We used to think automation would help our jobs. Now, it feels like it's making us obsolete.”

Experts also say the slowdown in hiring by big U.S. tech companies could hurt India's IT export business, which is a big part of the country's economy.

Corporate Strategy or Cost Survival?

As inflation and interest rates impact global economies, businesses are shifting their focus from rapid growth to profit maximization and efficiency enhancement.

But some people argue that these decisions are more about satisfying short-term investors' goals than about building a strong future for the company.

“Big Tech competes to win over shareholders,” said Arvind Datar, a technology business analyst in Mumbai. “Cutting jobs can make a company’s financial picture look better for a while, but losing skilled workers can harm creativity and progress over time.”

He also notes the irony: these companies are spending a lot on AI development, which is replacing their workers.

The Psychological Toll on Workers

One popular post from a former Salesforce worker shared, “I worked for six years, built positive relationships, hit goals—and then I found out I was laid off from an automatic email. It’s as if I were replaced by the technology we helped create.”

These job cuts have brought up discussions about mental health, job safety, and the importance of being kind to employees when they leave a company.

Governments and unions reacted.

Governments around the world are paying attention to the increasing problems in the tech industry. In India, officials are encouraging companies to create fair plans for change, including training programs for workers who might lose their jobs.

The Ministry of Labor and Employment has asked some of the biggest tech companies in India to provide information about possible job cuts. At the same time, groups that represent IT workers are asking for better rules to protect employees in the private tech sector, which is not very unionized right now.

Kavita Nair, a representative of the All India IT Employees Union, said, “This isn’t just about losing jobs; it’s about losing dignity. If AI is the future, companies should help workers prepare for it instead of letting them go.”

What Lies Ahead

The big question now is: Can the workforce change fast enough to keep up with the AI revolution?

Dr. Arora says, “AI isn’t the end of human work—it’s a change in how work is done. The challenge is making sure workers can grow along with the technology.”

Meanwhile, for people who are being laid off, the main issue right now is staying afloat—finding new work, paying for things, and rebuilding their careers in a world that feels more unpredictable than ever.

Conclusion

The wave of job cuts in big tech companies is more than just a way to save money—it shows how the world is changing with AI rewriting how jobs are done. Change can affect even the most cutting-edge industries, a painful reminder for millions of workers.

As AI becomes more powerful and widely used in businesses, the global workforce must be ready to adapt quickly—or risk being left behind.

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