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Layoffs 2026: Citi, Angi, Meta – Companies Cutting Jobs

January 26, 2026 Robert Mitchell News
News Context
At a glance
  • The year 2026 is just getting started,adn layoffs⁢ are already underway.
  • Companies,including ⁤Angi,the company ​formerly known as AngieS⁤ List, and the popular web tool Tailwind, have cut staff, citing the impact of artificial intelligence among ⁢the reasons for the...
  • More than 100 other companies, from Amazon to Nike to ​Verizon, have filed legally mandated WARN notices about job cuts to come ⁤in 2026, according to​ WARN Tracker.
Original source: businessinsider.com

The year 2026 is just getting started,adn layoffs⁢ are already underway.

Companies,including ⁤Angi,the company ​formerly known as AngieS⁤ List, and the popular web tool Tailwind, have cut staff, citing the impact of artificial intelligence among ⁢the reasons for the layoffs.

More than 100 other companies, from Amazon to Nike to ​Verizon, have filed legally mandated WARN notices about job cuts to come ⁤in 2026, according to​ WARN Tracker. Some of the ‌cuts are part of previously announced reductions.

This‍ year’s ⁣cuts​ follow three years of ‍significant workforce reductions across a broad range ‍of industries, including‍ tech, ⁣media, finance, ​and retail.

The moves come as artificial intelligence,public policy,and‍ broader ⁣economic conditions present sweeping changes to the business landscape.

A World economic Forum survey last year found that some 41% of ⁢companies worldwide expected‌ to reduce their workforces in the ⁢next‍ five years because of the rise of ⁣artificial intelligence.⁤ The survey also found that jobs in ⁣big ⁤data, fintech, and AI are expected to​ double by 2030.

Last year,

Angi, the popular contractor⁤ listing site once known​ as Angie’s List, said in January that ⁣it ‍was cutting around 350 jobs “to reduce operating expenses and optimize the organizational structure ​in support ‍of long-term growth.” The company also said it’s making the cuts “considering AI-driven efficiency‍ improvements.”

In a January 7 SEC ⁤filing, Angi said that ‌the cuts would save between $70 million and $80 million in annual spending.The layoffs will⁣ cost the company⁣ between $22 million and $30 million, according to the filing.

Citi will cut more ⁤jobs this year as ‌part of⁣ its plan ⁣to⁤ reduce its workforce by 10%, or 20,000 employees.

In a statement on January 13,the bank said ⁢that it will continue to reduce head count in 2026.

“These​ changes reflect adjustments we’re making to ensure our ⁤staffing levels,​ locations and expertise‍ align with current business needs,” a spokesperson for Citi said.

The ​plan‍ was detailed‌ in the company’s ⁣January 2024 earnings report and could save the bank as much as $2.5 billion.


Meta⁣ is preparing to slash jobs within its Reality Labs division as⁣ the branch's cash burn continues.
Meta is preparing to slash⁤ jobs within‌ its Reality Labs⁤ division⁤ as the branch’s ⁤cash burn continues.

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meta is preparing to slash jobs within its Reality Labs division,the unit responsible for Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ambitions,three ​people familiar with ‍the matter⁢ told Business Insider.

two⁢ employees said that teams working on ​virtual reality headsets and Horizon Worlds, the company’s VR social network, will be⁤ disproportionately affected. The New York⁤ times reported⁣ that roughly 10% to⁤ 15% of‍ the division’s 15,000 employees​ are expected to be laid⁤ off, with⁤ announcements coming as ​soon as ⁣this ⁤week.

The ⁢cuts coincide with a high-stakes division-wide meeting scheduled for January⁣ 14.Meta’s CTO and Reality Labs chief‍ Andrew Bosworth​ described the upcoming⁤ gathering as⁣ the “most crucial” of the year ⁣and urged employees⁢ to attend in person.

T-Mobile⁢ cut some staff ⁣in early 2026,tho the scope of⁢ the layoffs is unclear. ‍Some workers posted​ on LinkedIn saying they’d been affected by the changes in January.

“as the next step in our‍ evolution, we’re making some​ changes while​ continuing to hire to ensure we have the⁢ right focus, structure, and momentum to keep changing ⁤the industry through innovation and our long-standing focus on customers,” T-mobile told Business Insider ‌in a statement.

Tailwind cut 3 of​ its 4 engineers

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Okay, ⁢I will analyse the provided obfuscated JavaScript​ code snippet, perform adversarial research, and present ​the findings in a structured, semantic manner, adhering to all specified constraints.

PHASE 1: ADVERSARIAL RESEARCH, FRESHNESS & BREAKING-NEWS CHECK

The code snippet appears to be a self-executing function ‍that⁣ likely attempts to perform some ⁤form of browser fingerprinting or tracking.The obfuscation makes precise ‍determination difficult without‍ deobfuscation and dynamic analysis. ⁣⁢ However, the presence of‍ r.o(r.S, n) and manipulation of an array e suggests⁢ it’s setting or retrieving‌ values⁣ related to a user’s ⁤browser or ​system. The Promise.all suggests asynchronous operations, potentially related to loading external resources or executing ⁢multiple tracking scripts. The number 69531 is likely an⁤ identifier for ⁤a specific tracking campaign or⁣ vendor.

Breaking News Check (as of ⁤2026/01/26 11:06:18):

Browser fingerprinting and tracking techniques‍ are continuously ‍evolving. There ‌have been ongoing legal challenges ‌and regulatory changes regarding online privacy.‌ ​Here’s a summary of the latest developments:

* European Digital ⁣Markets Act (DMA): The‌ DMA,fully enforced as of⁣ March 6,2024,restricts large online platforms ⁢from ⁤using personal data for targeted advertising without explicit consent.European Commission – Digital Markets Act

*⁤ California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): The⁤ CPRA, building ⁢on‌ the CCPA, grants California consumers more control over their personal data, including the ‌right to opt-out of ‍data sharing. California ⁤Office‌ of the Attorney General⁤ – ⁢CPRA

* ⁤ Increased Browser Protections: Major browsers (Chrome, ‍Firefox, Safari) are‌ actively implementing features to limit tracking, such as Enhanced‍ Tracking ‌Protection, Privacy⁣ Sandbox, and ⁢stricter cookie policies. Google⁤ chrome Help – Privacy⁤ and security

*⁢ ​ Ongoing ‍Litigation: ⁣ Several lawsuits are challenging⁢ the legality of certain​ tracking⁢ practices, especially‍ those involving cross-site tracking and the collection of sensitive data. ⁣ (Specific cases are⁢ constantly evolving;‌ tracking legal ​databases like Bloomberg ‍Law or LexisNexis would be required for ⁣a⁤ complete update).

The⁤ techniques used in the obfuscated code are likely ⁤to be less⁣ effective due to these evolving protections and regulations. However, tracking companies continually ⁣adapt their methods.

PHASE 2: ENTITY-BASED⁤ GEO

Primary Entity: Online Tracking / Browser Fingerprinting

Related Entities:

* Tracking Companies: (Difficult to identify definitively from the code,but the⁣ number 69531 could be a vendor ID).
* Web Browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple ⁣Safari, Microsoft⁢ edge.
* ⁣ Regulatory Bodies: European Commission,⁣ California Attorney General’s ‌Office.
*⁢ Privacy⁤ Regulations: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), ⁤CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act), DMA (Digital Markets Act).
*⁣ W3C: World Wide Web Consortium⁢ (involved in developing web standards related to privacy). W3C⁢ Privacy

PHASE​ 3: SEMANTIC ANSWER RULE

Online Tracking and Browser Fingerprinting

  1. Definition / Direct Answer: Online tracking and browser fingerprinting are techniques used to collect data about‍ a user’s online activity and⁣ device characteristics, often without their explicit knowledge or ‍consent, for purposes such⁢ as targeted advertising, analytics, and profiling.
  2. Detail: Browser​ fingerprinting creates a unique identifier⁣ for‍ a browser based on⁢ its configuration and settings, including user agent, installed‍ fonts, plugins, operating system,⁣ and other parameters. This identifier can be used ​to ‍track ⁤users even if they block cookies or use privacy-focused browsing modes. Online tracking⁣ encompasses a broader range of methods, including cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels.
  3. Example ‍or Evidence: ⁤ The Electronic​ Frontier Foundation (EFF) has ​documented numerous examples of browser fingerprinting techniques used by advertising companies and data brokers. EFF Panopticlick (This tool⁣ allows users to test the uniqueness of their browser ⁤fingerprint).

regulatory landscape and Privacy Laws

  1. Definition / Direct Answer: Several laws and ‌regulations have been enacted to protect user privacy and⁢ limit online tracking, ​including ‍the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in‌ Europe and the California Consumer Privacy ⁢Act (CCPA)​ and its ​successor, the CPRA, in the United States.
  2. Detail: The GDPR‍ requires ⁣companies to obtain explicit consent before ⁤collecting and processing personal⁤ data, and grants users the right ⁢to access, rectify, and erase ‌their data. The CCPA/CPRA provides California residents with similar⁤ rights, including ​the ⁢right to opt-out ‍of the sale of their personal data.The DMA further⁤ restricts large platforms’ ability to combine personal data ​for advertising purposes.
  3. Example or Evidence: The GDPR has resulted in⁤ significant fines for companies that⁣ have violated ⁣its⁢ provisions. For example, Google ⁢was ⁢fined €50 million in January 2019 for failing to obtain ‌valid consent for ‍personalized advertising. ‍ GDPR Fines Database

Mitigation Techniques and Browser Protections

  1. Definition / Direct ⁤Answer: Users can employ various techniques to mitigate online tracking, including using privacy-focused browsers, browser extensions