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Oracle expected to slash thousands of jobs as massive AI spending creates financial cash crisis
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Event summary
Oracle is reportedly planning significant job cuts, potentially impacting 12-18% of its global workforce, due to financial strain from its massive investments in AI-focused data centers. This move is driven by a cash crunch, with Wall Street expecting negative cash flow for years, and a scaling back of financing from U.S. banks. The layoffs, which could begin as early as March 2026, are intended to free up $8 billion to $10 billion and will affect divisions where AI is expected to reduce the need for human roles.