‘Mass layoffs by email might be the new norm’ as Oracle lays off thousands that way

Oracle initiated mass layoffs on Tuesday, cutting up to 30,000 employees as part of cost-reduction efforts tied to expanding AI-powered data centers. Workers received termination notices via email at 6 a.m. Eastern, marking their final day without prior warning or in-person communication. The layoffs align with Oracle’s push to fund expensive AI infrastructure, though it remains unclear if all cuts occurred Tuesday or will continue later this year. This approach reflects a growing corporate trend of remote, impersonal layoffs, potentially normalizing email-based terminations in tech and other sectors. The move underscores the financial pressures companies face while scaling AI capabilities, prioritizing cost efficiency over traditional workforce management.