🔒 “Intel Doubles Down on AI—410 Engineers and Technicians in California Lose Jobs”
Just yesterday, Intel filed official WARN notices revealing layoffs in California: 410 roles cut in Santa Clara and 174 in Folsom, affecting engineers, technicians, and legal staff.
These weren’t optional roles—but essential technical talent. As part of a broader pivot to streamline operations and redirect investment into AI chip competition, Intel is shedding hundreds of positions in areas that once formed the backbone of its innovation engine.
SOURCE: https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/intel-doubles-california-layoffs-struggles-20766884.php
đź’” Humans at the Heart of the Layoffs
- Specialized workers left in limbo
These aren’t replaceable positions—they’re experts with deep training. Their roles shaped hardware, legal strategy, and research. - Silicon Valley’s human capital eroded
When core engineering teams are slashed, innovation suffers. And with it, regional ecosystems built on talent and future promise. - Uncertainty looms
A structural shift away from human talent can create fear, erode loyalty, and weaken the company culture that once attracted top-tier talent.
🛡️ HFA’s Call for Accountability in the AI Pivot
- Collect the stories
We’re reaching out to Intel’s impacted community—engineers, technicians, legal advisors—to share their experience and voice the human side of this transition. - Demand transparency & planning
Intel must outline who’s affected, why, and how they’ll be supported. Structured transition plans—reskilling, severance, community care—are non-negotiable. - Push for humane AI transitions
Investing in AI shouldn’t mean abandoning the people who built the foundation. We demand balanced strategies that invest in both AI and human expertise.
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Whether you’re a laid-off engineer, technician, or advisor—your story matters. Submit it to HFA to help reshape corporate norms. - Tech or STEM community member?
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