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Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

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Cloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff, with CEO Matthew Prince saying AI-driven efficiency gains mean the company needs fewer support roles. The move signals cost-cutting tied to automation rather than demand weakness, but it is still a negative workforce action. The announcement is likely to weigh on sentiment around Cloudflare and broader AI-driven labor displacement in tech.

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Cloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff, with CEO Matthew Prince saying AI-driven efficiency gains mean the company needs fewer support roles. The move signals cost-cutting tied to automation rather than demand weakness, but it is still a negative workforce action. The announcement is likely to weigh on sentiment around Cloudflare and broader AI-driven labor displacement in tech.

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