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PublishedMay 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high
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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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