Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

Cloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn’t need as many support roles.

May 8, 2026 0

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

Cloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn’t need as many support roles.

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