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CNN layoffs

We've tracked one CNN layoff, in Jan 2025, affecting 210 people. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.

People affected

210

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

1

Jan 2025 → Jan 2025

AI-attributed

0%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −210(6% of workforce)

    CNN laid off about 6 percent of staff while shifting resources from traditional television to digital products.

    Source: CNBC

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