Shopee cuts jobs in Singapore amid AI push; software engineers among those affected
E-commerce giant Shopee is laying off hundreds of software developers globally as part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence. The company stated the cuts are the result of regular business reviews and operational adjustments.
Why it matters
This move reflects a broader trend in the tech industry where companies are reallocating resources from traditional software roles toward AI development.
Employees at Shopee's Singapore headquarters told CNA they were laid off on Monday, with Bloomberg reporting on Wednesday that the company was cutting hundreds of developer roles globally, amounting to about 8 per cent of its developer workforce.
The report provides factual coverage of corporate layoffs without editorializing the impact on the workforce.
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