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Freshworks cuts 500 jobs as AI writes over half its code

other · 2026-05-06

Freshworks, a business-software company, is laying off 500 employees, representing 11% of its global workforce. The cuts come as the company reports that AI now generates more than half of its code. The layoffs will incur approximately $8 million in one-time charges. The announcement was made in conjunction with the company's earnings report.

Key facts

  • Freshworks is cutting 500 jobs.
  • The layoffs affect 11% of the global workforce.
  • AI writes more than half of Freshworks' code.
  • The cuts will cost about $8 million in one-time charges.
  • The announcement was tied to the company's earnings.

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  • Freshworks

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