HP Inc. gave a profit outlook for the current quarter that fell short of expectations, citing the impact of rising component costs and tariffs on goods from China.

HP has been doubling down on investments in artificial intelligence as well. The company is betting more consumers will buy its personal computers filled with AI tools. Earlier in February, HP acquired Humane AI — the maker of a wearable AI pin that flopped amid consumer complaints and bad reviews — for $116 million.

The spate of layoffs in the tech sector galloped to new heights in February, which seems to be one of the worst months in the last six months for tech professionals. Meta, HP, and Workday were some big names to axe a massive chunk of their workforce.

Joining us now is Enrique Alvarez, HP CEO, as well as here on the desk with me, co-host of Bloomberg Technology Caroline Hyde. Enrique, let me first ask you about these job cuts. You're going to cut 2000 workers or as many as 2000 workers to save $300 million a year.

The details of the layoffs came shortly after HP reported higher revenue in its fiscal first quarter, boosted by what Chief Executive Enrique Lores said was strong demand for its new technologies.

HP announced Thursday that it will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of an ongoing restructuring plan. The Bay Area tech giant expects to save $300 million by the end of its fiscal year in October 2025 due to the cuts,