Patreon Lets Go of 20% of Its Staff

Patreon laid off 93 people — a fifth of its staff — on July 23, 2026, its biggest cut ever. CEO Jack Conte said AI is changing the tech world but is not replacing these workers. The company is removing management layers and reshuffling teams. Laid-off staff get at least 16 weeks of pay. Why a fifth of the workforce had to go is worth asking.