Oracle lays off staff in India, US amid $500B AI expansion plan: Report
Oracle has laid off employees in India, the US, and Canada as it invests in a $500B AI infrastructure project.
Oracle Corporation has initiated a new round of layoffs across multiple regions, including India, the United States, and Canada, as part of an ongoing restructuring process, as per media reports.
The job cuts are taking place alongside the company’s significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, which includes participation in a $500 billion AI expansion project over the next four years.
Layoffs across key markets
According to reports, the company has reduced approximately 10% of its workforce in India, affecting several employees across various functions.
The cuts have also extended to its operations in the US, notably impacting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) teams in Seattle, and to a lesser extent, Canadian offices.
Public filings in Washington state cited in reports showed that 161 employees were formally laid off in the Seattle area.
The affected roles span data centre operations, AI and machine learning project management, and other cloud-related functions. While the company continues hiring in certain US locations, such as Virginia, its overall workforce distribution appears to be undergoing a geographic shift.
Strategic investment in AI infrastructure
The layoffs come as Oracle accelerates its AI strategy through the Stargate joint venture with OpenAI and SoftBank. This initiative aims to invest up to $500 billion in building advanced AI infrastructure in the United States over the next four years.
The investment is expected to focus on data centres, high-performance computing capabilities, and cloud platforms optimised for AI workloads. Oracle has been competing with other major technology firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google to expand its AI-related infrastructure and services.
Industry-wide workforce changes
Oracle’s restructuring mirrors a broader trend in the technology industry. Major companies including Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Intel have announced workforce reductions in 2025 as they reallocate resources to AI development and automation technologies.