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These charts show how the number of Big Tech employees is changing as companies embrace AI
Alphabet (Google) added over 4,000 employees in the last quarter of 2026, while Meta reduced its workforce by over 2,000. The article discusses how AI adoption is influencing hiring trends, with some companies restructuring teams and others hiring as they invest in AI technologies.
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