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📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

Atlassian Cuts 10% of Workforce (~1,600 Jobs) to Invest in AI

Source: techcrunch-ai

Atlassian has laid off approximately 10% of its global workforce, equating to around 1,600 employees, as part of a strategic pivot to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence. The move follows a similar pattern seen at Block and other tech firms restructuring in the name of AI investment. The layoffs reflect a broader industry trend of trading headcount for AI capability.

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