Snap AI layoffs

Timeline

1. Apr 15, 2026−1,000 cut
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   16% of full-time employees plus 300+ open roles closed. Announced in company newsroom post; stock rose on the news.

   CEO Evan Spiegel: 'rapid advancements in artificial intelligence enable our teams to reduce repetitive work, increase velocity, and better support our community, partners, and advertisers.'

   Sources:

   • Snap Inc. (company announcement): Organizational Changes at Snap
   • CNBC: Snap's stock jumps on plans to axe 16% of its workforce citing AI efficiencies

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