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Oracle and Salesforce Hide HUGE Layoffs over a Big Change

[HPP] Safra CatzSeptember 21, 20257 min
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Tech Layoffs Amidst AI Shift

  • πŸ’‘ Oracle is reportedly conducting massive layoffs globally, with state data showing cuts in the Seattle area, but the company has not publicly confirmed these reductions.
  • πŸ“Œ Employees, some with 20 years of service, are being laid off, indicating that the cuts are not limited to recent hires.
  • 🎯 Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff confirmed 4,000 job cuts in customer support, explicitly stating that artificial intelligence has reduced the need for human staff.

The Impact of AI on Employment

  • 🧠 The speaker previously predicted significant job losses due to AI, particularly affecting coders, a prediction that was initially met with disbelief by some.
  • ⚠️ A subscriber who mocked the prediction by stating he, a coder, still had his job, failed to recognize the broader trend of declining coding employment nationally since 1981.

Economic Implications of Job Cuts

  • πŸ“ˆ The speaker warns that widespread job losses, especially those driven by AI, will lead to increased demand for government assistance and negatively impact the economy.
  • πŸ“Š This data will eventually hit Wall Street, potentially causing stock market declines and contributing to an economic slowdown or recession.

Preparing for Future Economic Cycles

  • πŸš€ The speaker suggests that blockchain technology and cryptocurrency represent the "next cycle" and encourages people to learn about them.
  • βœ… Viewers are advised to invest safely and smartly in cryptocurrency, with resources provided for security and Bitcoin education.
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