Cloudflare posted record revenue, then cut 20% of its workforce. CEO Matthew Prince says AI has made an entire category of workers obsolete

Fortune·Jake Angelo

21h ago

·~3 min·5/21/2026·en·1

Quick Take

Cloudflare reports record revenue but cuts 20% of workforce, citing AI's impact on jobs.

Key Points

CEO Matthew Prince emphasizes shift from 'measurers' to 'builders' and 'sellers'.
AI advancements render certain job categories obsolete.
Company focuses on strategic hiring amidst workforce reduction.

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Why Featured

Cloudflare's workforce reduction highlights AI's disruptive impact on job roles, signaling developers and PMs to adapt skills and strategies, while investors should assess AI's influence on operational efficiency and cost structures.