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Oracle Lays Off 700, Affects 30,000 Amid AI Investment

4/14/2026

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Oracle laid off about 700 employees and could affect as many as 30,000 workers.
Former employee Nina Lewis says layoffs targeted workers with large stock options, though she has no insider knowledge of any algorithm.
Oracle appointed Hilary Maxson as chief financial officer, with a $26 million stock package and a $950,000 salary.
The company plans to invest $50 billion in AI infrastructure despite concerns about its financial stability.

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Oracle laid off about 700 employees and could affect as many as 30,000 workers.
Former employee Nina Lewis says layoffs targeted workers with large stock options, though she has no insider knowledge of any algorithm.
Oracle appointed Hilary Maxson as chief financial officer, with a $26 million stock package and a $950,000 salary.
The company plans to invest $50 billion in AI infrastructure despite concerns about its financial stability.