Cloudflare to fire 1,100 staff whose jobs just aren't AI enough (www.theregister.com) (opens in new tab)

Score: 475 | Reading time: 4 min | Post permalink Summary: Cloudflare has announced layoffs affecting over 1,100 employees, citing a significant increase in AI usage as a key factor in restructuring the company. CEO Matthew Prince emphasized that the decision is not about downsizing but about ensuring the right roles are in place for future growth, as the company adapts to the "agentic AI era." Despite the layoffs, Prince indicated that Cloudflare plans to continue hiring for roles that align...