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Tech Layoffs: Discord and Others
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Discord, a popular messaging service among gamers, has undergone layoffs of 17% of its workforce, totaling 170 employees, in response to a need for increased efficiency after a hiring boom in 2020. This trend is not limited to Discord, with other tech companies, including Google, Unity Software, Amazon's Audible unit, and security firm Trend Micro, also announcing layoffs to refocus on core priorities.
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