Silicon Valley's AI race intensifies as tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Google fiercely compete for top researchers.

The AI talent war has created a new front in the recruitment rooms. Microsoft is back from its fast-paced AI product ramp-up.

Companies such as Intel, Meta, Microsoft, BlackRock, and UPS are conducting layoffs. Artificial intelligence is reshaping some workforces. See the list of companies letting workers go in 2025.