BuzzFeed has laid off 180 employees, a third of its workforce, following its controversial pivot to AI, highlighting ongoing challenges for the once-thriving media company.
BuzzFeed's unexpected shift toward AI technology
Jul 29, 2026
10:47 am
What's the storyBuzzFeed, the media giant that was an early adopter of artificial intelligence (AI), has announced a massive layoff.
The company will be letting go of 180 employees, which is about one-third of its total workforce.
BuzzFeed laid off about 180 people, a third of its staff, in owner Byron Allen’s first big cut. Its AI turnaround bet has not…
The move marks a major restructuring at the media company.
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