The first quarter of 2026 is through, and layoffs are well underway. Companies, including Block and the popular web tool Tailwind, have cut staff, citing the impact of artificial intelligence among the reasons for the layoffs. Target, meanwhile, is shifting resources from its supply chain into stores as part of the new CEO's turnaround strategy to improve the shopping experience and return to growth. More than 100 other companies, from Amazon to Nike to Verizon, have filed legally mandated WARN notices about job cuts to come in 2026, according to WARN Tracker. Some of the cuts are part of previously announced reductions. This year's cuts follow three years of significant workforce reductions across a broad range of industries, including tech, media, finance, and retail. The moves come as artificial intelligence, public policy, and broader economic conditions are driving sweeping changes in the business landscape.…