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AMD—Laid off 1,000 employees (4% of workforce) to focus on AI growth opportunities

AMD laid off approximately 1,000 employees (4% of 26,000-person workforce) in November 2024. An AMD spokesperson stated the company was 'taking targeted steps' to align resources with 'largest growth opportunities.' This occurred amid AMD's pivot to AI chip competition with NVIDIA.

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Confirms labor Nov 13, 2024 documented

TechCrunch reported AMD laying off 4% of workforce (1,000 employees)

TechCrunch reported AMD confirmed laying off 4% of its 26,000-person workforce (approximately 1,000 employees) to 'align resources with largest growth opportunities.'

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