IBM is laying off 8,000 employees, mainly in HR, as AI automation takes over routine tasks, signalling a major shift in workforce strategy for 2025.

Job cuts have mainly affected the HR department, where routine work has been replaced by an AI agent. The money saved from using automation is being reinvested into other areas of the business.

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IBM has announced the dismissal of approximately 8,000 employees, with its HR department bearing the brunt of the cuts.

freeing up employees to focus on areas that need human judgment and decision-making.” Interestingly, while undergoing internal restructuring, IBM is also promoting its AI capabilities to ...

The immediate cause of these specific layoffs points directly to IBM's aggressive push for AI-driven efficiency. The company rolled out its proprietary AI platform, AskHR, designed to automate ...

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