Companies Reporting Layoffs This Year Include Angi and Tailwind

Although 2026 is in its early days, a wave of layoffs has already begun.

Firms such as Angi, previously recognized as Angie's List, alongside Tailwind—a favored online tool—have announced workforce reductions, attributing these changes largely to the influence of artificial intelligence.

Roughly one hundred other organizations, such as Amazon, Nike, and Verizon, have submitted necessary WARN notices signaling forthcoming job eliminations this year, as monitored by WARN Tracker. Some of these notifications corroborate layoffs that were previously disclosed.

The current series of layoffs follows a trend experienced over the past three years, impacting diverse sectors including technology, media, finance, and retail sectors.

These adjustments are occurring within a backdrop of significant evolution in the business environment, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifts in public policy, and overall economic changes.

A previous survey conducted by the World Economic Forum indicated that approximately 41% of global companies anticipated reducing their workforce in the coming five years due to the expansion of AI. Conversely, employment opportunities in fields such as big data, fintech, and AI are projected to double by the year 2030.

Last year, Business Insider tracked downsizing at around 65 notable companies including Amazon, Meta, Paramount, and Starbucks. In 2026, ongoing monitoring of job losses will be conducted based on formal company statements and WARN notices.

Angi's Workforce Reduction

In January, Angi disclosed its plans to terminate about 350 jobs, primarily to cut down operational costs and improve its organizational setup, aiming for sustained growth. The firm noted that these reductions are also in response to enhancements driven by AI efficiency.

Their January 7 filing with the SEC estimated savings of $70 to $80 million annually from these layoffs, despite incurring costs ranging between $22 million and $30 million.

Tailwind's Staffing Changes

In a decision that surprised the tech world, Tailwind shed three out of four engineering positions in January, explaining that the downturn in revenue was largely due to AI.

Adam Wathan, the CEO, communicated in a GitHub discussion that 75% of their engineering staff were let go due to AI's substantial economic impact on their operations.

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