Tech company Vendasta cuts 20 jobs in Saskatoon and 50 worldwide as it switches over to AI
Vendasta now boasts an 'AI workforce' that can work 24/7, covering customer service operations and content creation.
CEO Brendan King said the switch to AI, which resulted in the layoffs, is about keeping up with the changing times.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/tech-company-vendasta-cuts-20-jobs-in-saskatoon-as-company-switches-over-to-ai-9.7116014?cmp=rss
Tech layoffs hit hard as AI reshapes the industry in 2026. Over 26,000 jobs cut led by Amazon, ASML, and Livspace as companies streamline and embrace automation's impact on workforce dynamics. https://opentools.ai/news/tech-layoffs-intensify-in-2026-as-ai-reshapes-the-industry #AIWorkforce
Tech Layoffs Intensify in 2026 as AI Reshapes the Industry

As the tech sector faces a whirlwind of layoffs in early 2026, driven by efficiency efforts and AI adoption, major companies like Amazon and Microsoft are axing thousands. With over 26,000 cuts already reported, experts predict the trend will outpace 2025's significant downsizing. AI is a key player in this shift, as companies refocus resources on automation, leaving tech workers scrambling to adapt.

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TCS navigates tech shifts: 11,151 jobs cut while expanding AI workforce to 217,000 in Q3. Leadership under Sudeep Kunnumal and K Krithivasan signals strategic transformation in tech consulting. How will this reshape the industry's employment landscape? Intriguing moves ahead! #TCS #AIWorkforce #TataConsultancy #TechEmployment

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New surveys reveal AI is lifting productivity across docs, coding, support and sales. From OpenAI tools to Google DeepMind’s Gemini Pro and niche models like DeepThink, firms report faster output and larger AI workforces. Even the International Math Olympiad sees AI‑assisted prep. Curious how these trends reshape work? Read the full analysis. #AIProductivity #OpenAI #GeminiPro #AIWorkforce

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Over 40% of India’s IT and gig workforce now uses AI tools, according to the India Skills Report 2026. Employability has risen to 56%, with Tier-2 cities like Kochi, Lucknow, and Chandigarh emerging as strong hubs for skilled talent. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/india-skills-report-2026-ai-adoption-it-gig-workers-b1shcd0u?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AIWorkforce #IndiaSkillsReport #Kochi #AITools #Employability

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Danone’s Academy Wants To Train 20,000 AI-Ready Workers

By 2026, the dairy and beverage giant says up to 20,000 frontline workers across its global network will be trained to use AI tools, cobots, and digital twins.

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