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Cloudflare layoffs 1,100 employees due to AI changes
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Cloudflare laid off 1,100 employees, citing AI-driven efficiency gains that made support roles obsolete, even as the company reported record revenue. CEO Matthew Prince attributed the cuts to the company no longer needing as many staff due to AI improvements, though the announcement disappointed investors expecting stronger growth momentum.
- 1,100 employees laid off in Cloudflare's first large-scale reduction
- CEO Matthew Prince cited AI efficiency gains eliminating support roles
- Record revenue reported despite layoffs announced May 8, 2026
- Investor disappointment over slowing growth despite AI investments
- Support and operational roles identified as redundant due to AI