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Sharp layoffs

We've tracked one Sharp layoff, in Jul 2024, affecting 500 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

500

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

1

Jul 2024 → Jul 2024

AI-attributed

0%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −500

    Sharp sought early retirements at its Sakai plant in Osaka as it ended production of large LCD panels for televisions.

    About the figure: Reported by sources; voluntary early retirement.

    Source: Arab News Japan

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