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Cognizant Plans to Lay Off Up to 15,000 Workers Amid AI Transition

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
15,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.4%
PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed
15,000 OF 340,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: India.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is reportedly planning to lay off up to 15,000 workers as part of its transition towards artificial intelligence. This significant workforce reduction reflects the company's strategy to adapt to changing market demands and technological advancements. While specific details regarding the locations or departments affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader trend within the tech industry as companies streamline operations in response to AI developments. The exact timeline for these layoffs has not been specified, but the scale indicates a substantial shift in Cognizant's operational focus.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation cut 15,000 jobs.

That is roughly 4.4% of the 340,100 people Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 28,100 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions CorporationCTSH
Technology · 340,100 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
104K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 6, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 23, 2026