McClatchy: 90 jobs cut
McClatchy announced significant layoffs affecting over 90 journalists across various publications, with some newsrooms experiencing cuts of up to 30%. This decision follows the company's controversial push into AI-driven editorial tools, which has faced backlash from staff. The layoffs highlight the ongoing challenges in the media industry as companies adapt to changing consumer demands.
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McClatchy Guts Newsrooms Nationwide Months After Push to AI
McClatchy Guts Newsrooms Nationwide Months After Push to AI # McClatchy Guts Newsrooms Nationwide Months After Controversial Push to AI Papers in Miami, Kentucky and the Pacific Northwest saw as much as 30% of their staff cut on Thursday Tess Patton September 10, 2026 @ 3:47 PM McClatchy Media McClatchy Media hit its newsrooms nationwide with significant layoffs on Thursday, with some newspapers gutted by a third of their staff. The layoffs came just months after the company’s push into