Oracle Plans August Layoffs as It Expands AI Data Center Spending

Friday, August 14, 2026

Oracle is reportedly planning another round of layoffs in August as it borrows heavily to fund a major buildout of AI data centers. According to reporting cited by Yahoo Finance, managers have been asked to identify affected employees, and some teams could see double-digit percentage cuts before Oracle’s next fiscal quarter begins on Sept. 1. The move follows a year in which Oracle’s workforce fell by 21,000 people, or 13%, underscoring how the company’s aggressive AI spending is reshaping jobs across the business.

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