AI layoffs this week: Apr 28, 2025 – May 4, 2025

The largest event of the week was Duolingo, with 0 roles cut ('AI-first' all-hands memo announced contractors doing work AI can handle would be phased out; headcount affected never disclosed (recorded as 0 pending a figure). After weeks of backlash, CEO publicly softened the stance on May 23, 2025.). Across the week, cuts touched education.

At least one event this week was later walked back. Walk-backs stay in the ledger, flagged, so the record is honest about reversals.

Every figure below links to its company timeline and public source. Attribution labels follow the methodology.