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Oracle Lays Off Thousands Amid AI Push

March 31 (Reuters) — Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs worldwide as part of a sweeping restructuring plan, CNBC reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company declined to comment, but employees shared details on Reddit, X, and Blind, fueling uncertainty. 

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The layoffs come as Oracle ramps up investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure to compete with Alphabet and Amazon. In a March filing, Oracle said restructuring costs could reach US$2.1 billion, mainly for severance. Shares rose over 5% despite being down 29% this year. Oracle employed about 162,000 staff globally as of May 2025.

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