The AI Excuse: When Layoffs Become Convenient Cloudflare's decision to cut 20% of its workforce, citing AI driven efficiencies, is the latest example of a disturbing trend in Silicon Valley.
Tech giants are increasingly using AI as a convenient excuse for layoffs rather than addressing underlying issues.
The company's move seems to be part of a broader industry shift, with Cloudflare posting record revenue growth and expanding its global customer base.