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Guardian Tech15.05.2026BusinessUnited Kingdom

Tech Companies Slash Middle Management, Relying on AI for Efficiency

AI Middle Management Tech Layoffs

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Tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Block, and Coinbase are cutting middle management layers, citing AI-driven efficiency.
This shift increases manager responsibilities, potentially complicating decision-making and reducing human interaction benefits.

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Tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Block, and Coinbase are cutting middle management layers, citing AI-driven efficiency. This shift increases manager responsibilities, potentially complicating decision-making and reducing human interaction benefits.

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