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Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

CloudFlare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles.

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May 8, 2026 at 18:33 TechCrunch

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

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