The Weekly Cut · published Apr 19, 2026
AI layoffs this week: Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026
The largest event of the week was Snap, with 1,000 roles cut (16% of full-time employees plus 300+ open roles closed. Announced in company newsroom post; stock rose on the news.). Across the week, cuts touched technology.
Every figure below links to its company timeline and public source. Attribution labels follow the methodology.
Every cut this week
| Date | Company | Industry | Attribution | Jobs cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Snap | Technology | Explicit | 1,000 |