Tech layoffs hit 81,747 in Q1

- Data shared across tech feeds shows 81,747 layoffs in the tech sector during Q1 2026, continuing a trend of concentrated job cuts in the industry. (x.com) - Programmers are reported down roughly 27.5% year-over-year, with analysts saying about 300,000 IT roles have disappeared since 2022 and many cuts linked to AI-driven efficiencies. (x.com) (x.com) - Observers add that entry-level, AI-exposed roles are most affected while firms retool hiring toward AI specialties and remote contract work. (x.com)