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Big Tech is spending billions to not employ people
Amazon, Oracle, and Intel spent over $2 billion each on severance for layoffs in recent years. Amazon reported $2.7 billion in severance costs, including $1.8 billion for 30,000 layoffs in 2025-2026, while Intel and Oracle each spent $1.8 billion amid workforce reductions.
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