Atlassian: 1,600 jobs cut
Atlassian announced plans to lay off 1,600 employees, representing 10% of its workforce, citing shifts in skills required due to AI advancements. The layoffs are part of the company's largest restructuring effort in its history as it adapts to changes in the software industry driven by AI technology.
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