Getty Images Several big tech firms have lately announced layoffs even while reporting AI-driven growth. Key Takeaways Booming AI demand this week sent Oracle's stock to a record high not long after reports that the computing giant laid off hundreds of workers. Several other tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon have recently cut jobs to lower costs while spending billions on AI expansion. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has told employees that Amazon expects to operate with a smaller headcount in the coming y ...