Oracle, one of the world’s largest software companies, has reportedly laid off around 30,000 employees in a sudden global move, raising serious concerns across the tech industry.
According to multiple reports, the layoffs affect nearly 18 percent of Oracle’s total workforce of over 160,000 employees. Many workers were informed through early morning emails, some sent as early as 6 a.m., stating that their roles had been eliminated with immediate effect. In several cases, employees lost access to company systems shortly after receiving the message.
The layoffs are included in a larger restructuring initiative as Oracle redirects its attention to artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
The company is investing heavily in AI-driven data centers, and analysts believe the layoffs could help free up billions of dollars in operating costs.
The impact has been global, with employees in the United States, India, Mexico, and Canada among those affected.
India is reported to be one of the hardest-hit regions, with nearly 12,000 workers losing their jobs. Key divisions such as cloud, engineering, and software services have seen major cuts.
The sudden nature of the layoffs has sparked criticism and emotional reactions online. Many workers expressed shock at the lack of prior notice, highlighting growing concerns about job security in the tech sector as companies increasingly shift towards automation and AI-driven operations.
