#ai

Amazon has announced another round of job cuts impacting various departments including retail, engineering, and customer service. These latest layoffs are part of an ongoing restructuring effort by the company. This comes as Amazon prepares for significant investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Employees affected are reportedly seeking clarity on severance and future opportunities. The company stated these cuts are to improve operational speed and align resources.

https://www.bwpeople.in/article/amazon-announces-fresh-layoffs-as-ai-infrastructure-spending-accelerates-627484

Credit scoring giant FICO is implementing a substantial layoff, cutting 15% of its workforce. This restructuring involves reducing management layers and streamlining operations. The company is also integrating AI into its product development processes. These changes are expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2027. FICO anticipates recording approximately $27 million in pretax charges related to severance costs.

San Jose, California

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fico-layoffs-competition-mortgages/

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can someone help explain to people how someone who has no competencies in data, AI, or analytics becomes a chief data and AI officer of a fortune 25 company -- who's frat brother is this guy.? someone must know what connections this guy must have. what a joke this company is...just wow. leadership continuing to show they really have zero clue about anything tech/digital but reportedly they are "experts" - will be our downfall (well one of several)

McClatchy Media Company has implemented significant layoffs across its Central Valley newspapers, including the Sacramento Bee and Fresno Bee. These workforce reductions are part of a broader reorganization strategy following the company's acquisition by Chatham Asset Management. The company is increasing its use of artificial intelligence on its platforms, which is a factor in the decision-making process for these cuts. Union leaders report that staff reductions are substantial, potentially up to 40%, impacting crucial local reporting roles. These layoffs raise concerns about the future of in-depth local journalism and the community's access to vital news.

Fresno, California

https://fresnoalliance.com/fresno-bee-reporting-impaired-by-mcclatchy-layoffs/

I have read the reorg email 5 times. There is no way they are actually claiming they will "invest in AI startups", right? However many years we're into this AI thing, where the major players have already emerged, with them not being able to complete a single divesture in the last three quarters, with debt still very much a problem, debt brought by too many acquisitions, they will invest in AI startups?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!? Whats next, memecoin rugpulling?! With what money will they execute this?! How are shareholders happy with a strategy of "we waisted a bunch of your money just buying whatever we thought we liked but we're no longer doing that, now we're only buying like a small part of companies who are just starting and might fail spectacularly in two months".

Its like watching someone sober relapse.

So after the farm has been fully bet on ai, it's now up to us remaining & surviving employees asking ourselves what we can do to make this happen.

Pretty amazing after getting hit with a number of layoff waves - and likely more to come after a strategic shift to replace as many employees as possible with ai - plus reorgs after reorgs that just don't make any sense at all and an acquisition that seems to make less and less sense with every day.

Alas, what was leadership all about again?

Congrats, we now have a new hoop to jump through, a catastrophically broken call and response AI chat bot based on 201-301 level data science knowledge. No, no, don't worry about not getting paid your due. Just talk to the cloud-hosted AI about why people should ignore the cloud and use on prem AI hardware.

This is a must read - like Enron put into layman's terms. OMG Oracle is SO effed!

From Medium ( https://medium.com/predict/what-everyone-had-been-waiting-for-and-fearing-oracle-just-triggered-the-implosion-of-the-ai-121e0c8d368e )
Or
https://archive.is/W2ngW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V83pAnUgXS8

LE wants out of his $300 billion AI bet. But a source told Reuters ORCL "cannot terminate the lease under any circumstances.

Three months before the OpenAI deal leaked, Oracle own annual report warned it "could be locked into multi-year commitments."

This is the full story of how the man who built the lock signed one, from $288 billion of leases, to the 413 million shares LE pledged for personal loans, to the one customer it all rests on, and the date that decides it: November 23rd.

It is virtually worthless to us worker bees but how amazing it’s working for management to micro the F@cl out of us

Senior leaders (VPs and above) are meeting to figure out how to use AI to put together polished sentences to assist them to communicate to employees that we have a great culture.

Software company Atlassian is reducing its workforce by approximately 1,600 employees, which represents 10% of its global staff. This significant layoff is part of a strategic shift to prioritize artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. The majority of affected employees are located in North America. The company anticipates incurring substantial costs related to these workforce reductions and office space consolidation. Atlassian's CEO acknowledged that AI will alter the required skill sets and the number of roles in certain areas.

https://www.goodreturns.in/news/atlassian-layoffs-1-600-jobs-cut-as-software-jira-and-confluence-ai-artificial-intelligence-1495479.html

https://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-and-intel-collaborate-accelerate-chipmaking

Insurers say AI could add billions in health costs. Billing companies disagree
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/insurers-say-ai-could-add-billions-in-health-costs-billing-companies-disag/831497/

Hospital trade group pushes back on report linking ai to $942m in added health costs
LinkedIn · Prachi Sahoo60+ reactions · 1 week agoThe $942 Million Question: Did AI Make Hospital Billing More Honest, or Just ...

New York is broadening its free community college program to assist adult learners facing potential job displacement due to artificial intelligence. Starting in January 2027, CUNY and SUNY students aged 25 to 55 can enroll tuition-free in select high-demand associate degree programs. This expansion removes previous restrictions on prior college education for eligible students. The initiative aims to equip New Yorkers with skills for rapidly growing sectors without incurring tuition debt. Governor Hochul highlighted this as a key strategy to adapt the workforce to economic shifts driven by AI.

New York, NY

https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/ny-expands-free-community-college-to-offset-potential-ai-layoffs

https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/telstra-s-tech-chief-asks-telcos-to-fix-basics-before-chasing-ai

Telecom service providers are not ready for the AI economy, and the gap is in their networks and operations, Kim Krogh Andersen, Group Executive – Network, Product and Technology at Telstra, said during the recently concluded FutureNet Asia event.

He spoke candidly about his own company's position, saying a recent internal assessment put Telstra below Level 2 on TM Forum's Autonomous Networks Framework, which uses six levels (Level 0 to Level 5) to rank a telco's progress to full autonomy. "It is a bit of a downer to talk about intent-based slicing before you get the fundamentals right," said Andersen.
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"AI exploits the vulnerabilities, the basic stuff we have not done in the past," he said, pointing to frontier models that can find and exploit gaps at machine speed.
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What a back-flip . . ... .

Its true, managers are encouraging employees to write their self eval with copilot.

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https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/ai-token-spending-businesses-431ee94a?st=UcoUZL

First, there was #tokenmaxxing, whereby American businesses encouraged their workers to use as much AI as possible. Then came the bill.

Companies started to realize they need to be more careful about counting their tokens, the units that measure AI use. And that’s hard to do: A recent study found that only 11% of nearly 400 businesses surveyed were able to accurately forecast AI spending.

Okay, so they are making major headway on teaching and preparing AI to be able to mimic and supposedly even improve upon the human brain in many occupational fields from Doctors, Nurses, Lawyers, Engineers, Human Resources, Artists, Musicians, Actors, and even Drivers, etc.

And at least one other country is already making leaps and bounds in making robots, some that even have uncanny human resemblance.

So, questions.

If things continue to progress to this point, would you be willing to watch Formula One or Nascar where all drivers were AI robots or simply even empty car seats but controlled (driven) by AI?

Would you be willing to watch a football game where all the players on both teams were AI robots?

Would you want to watch Boxing matches where all Boxers were AI robots?

Want to watch the Olympics of all “athletes” were instead AI robots?

Would you want to watch movies that were all made with AI and AI Actors?

Would you keep buying music that was all written and played and sung by AI?

Would you ever want an AI robot operating on you?

I know all of these may appear to be unrealistic and nonsense. But they are not out of the realm of possibilities.

And you may be wondering what does this have to do with a layoff site. Well, because I think it is good to take a beat and think about what kind of world we want in the next ten to fifteen years. And what kind of world do we want for our kids.

Anyway, just a good exercise as I think we get so busy that it is very easy to be led by others.

Seems some of our tech leaders think "yes, soon." Thus will Truist fade.

Newsroom employees at the Seattle Times recently picketed to advocate for better wages and protections against artificial intelligence. The union is seeking a contract that reflects the rising cost of living, as current proposals offer minimal wage increases. Concerns are also high regarding AI's potential impact on jobs beyond reporting, including roles in graphic design and copy editing. Workers emphasized the irreplaceable human element in journalism, such as news judgment and community connection. The demonstration aimed to pressure management to address these critical issues.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.sgn.org/story/170807/News/Seattle/Seattle%20Times%20employees%20picket%20for%20AI%20protections%20and%20fair%20wages

Mews, a leading hospitality software company, has announced the layoff of approximately 200 employees, representing 15% of its workforce. Founder Richard Valtr stated the move is a pre-emptive structural transformation to adapt to the evolving hospitality industry, driven by rising guest expectations and the impact of artificial intelligence. While customer-facing roles will largely remain unaffected, the cuts span across all teams and global locations. Mews aims to maintain its ambitious goal of becoming the dominant operating system for the hospitality sector.

https://www.techrepublic.com/fr/article/news-crypto-com-layoffs-ai-shift/

Why are we still outsourcing jobs and hiring H-1B workers when thousands of Americans are being let go?

Isn’t AI supposed to help solve problems for Americans and remove dependence on cheaper foreign labor and solutions?

What do we expect Post AI world. Post any hype and quick rush to put stuff out some only working for AI World. So what do we think is next? Reorgs? Yet more new KPI goals or what ever they are called or the grime reaper just I. Time for the holiday season?

P.s h1b related posts can F off

"The most innovative companies shouldn't view AI as a cost-reduction play." Learn why #AI can be a catalyst for greater innovation and customer value from Cisco Chair & CEO @ChuckRobbins

I want to give a heads up for those that are doing the work. And for those that judge us for doing the work. When our work comes up on the screen , the artificial intelligence has notes that we're supposed to go by while completing our task. There is a delay in the information that we receive and it appears as if we are not doing our job properly. When using the AI'S notes to complete my task. I chose to refresh after completion and a bunch of new notes appeared and they had the time stamp on them that made it look like I should have seen them when I was doing my work but they were not there when I completed the task. If you are running into problems , this may be one reason why it has to do with the delay from the information that we receive and the information that we're actually working on.

King County's information sector has seen a significant increase in layoffs this year, surpassing previous annual totals. These job losses disproportionately affect highly skilled workers, with many experiencing extended periods of unemployment. The current job market presents challenges, as companies increasingly invest in AI, leading to industry restructuring. Support groups and job fairs are emerging to assist these displaced professionals. The transition back into the tech industry is proving more difficult than in prior years.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.king5.com/article/money/economy/information-sector-hit-hard-by-continuing-layoffs/281-815cd405-cffc-420f-ab7c-bfae601a3a4f

Software company Atlassian is laying off approximately 1,600 employees, representing 10% of its global workforce. This significant reduction is part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. The majority of affected employees are located in North America. The company anticipates substantial costs related to these layoffs and office space adjustments. Atlassian's Chief Technology Officer will also be stepping down.

Sydney, Australia

https://www.goodreturns.in/news/atlassian-layoffs-1-600-jobs-cut-as-software-jira-and-confluence-ai-artificial-intelligence-1495479.html

Connecticut employers must now report if job cuts are due to artificial intelligence or other technological changes. This new requirement applies to companies filing federal layoff notices. The law aims to track automation-driven workforce reductions. Separate rules will also require disclosure for AI hiring tools starting in 2027. This legislation adds a reporting step for businesses planning automation or outsourcing.

Connecticut

https://news.outsourceaccelerator.com/connecticut-ai-layoff-disclosure/

New lawsuits are challenging the use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions, moving beyond bias in recruiting to issues of layoffs and rehires. Cases against IBM and Meta allege that AI systems perpetuate discrimination by unfairly penalizing older workers or those with disabilities and protected leave. These legal battles could set precedents for how AI-driven HR technologies are regulated in the future. The core question is whether employers can avoid liability if AI influences decisions, even if the criteria appear neutral. The outcomes may lead to greater transparency in how algorithms are used in workforce management.

https://www.staffingindustry.com/editorial/staffing-industry-review/new-lawsuits-test-ai-s-role-in-layoffs-and-rehiring

What's coming next is not a recession, it's a depression. Dominos are already falling, I don't think it can be stopped now. When bubble bursts, we're going to free fall for a while. Here are the things/people who fu---d you on this: AI, the war, Wall Street, Tech bros.

Schulman and his lackeys are included in this. Every company that decided the race for AI mattered more than people’s livelihoods bears responsibility for the consequences. So much for “delighting the customer.” The real question is: when livelihoods are sacrificed in the name of AI, how many customers will still be able to afford what these companies are selling?

Can someone tell our leadership that AI means Artificial Intelligence.. I think someone thinks it meant All India. EH is like the Biden of CEOs so I can see how he got confused

After the departure of special friend of previous CTO, Will the developers be now saved from using the cr-p AI tool developed by her team which never works ?

Hope she takes away the contractor company which she was running in parallel with her and we can get some good testing people and not everything will be forced on us to test.

The new CTO at least should make some effort to get some feedback from the floor and fix past blunders.

1.There are too many managers and VPs who don’t know the basics and they are leading teams. All that they know are some processes and they all depend on the line managers for everything. This is true across all support organizations.

1. There are some teams building AI tools and we are also asked to build tools using codes which would just be a repeat of what we already have. No one knows what the other team is doing and we all keep reinventing stuff.

2. We don’t know why organizations like Middleware and Linux exist as those products are completely obsolete. Though there are customers there is absolutely no need for so many people.

3. AI is being overhyped while in reality AI is not solving any issues. The numbers being shown are made up and no one has the patience and time to get into the details of what’s actually happening.

4. We are being forced to write KMs but in reality many of those KMs are junk. No one really knows if the KM has resolved a customer’s issue or not.

5. The org structures are pathetic especially in OCI and no one has a clue why we have such a structure. Technical skills is not given importance and it’s always metrics.

6. We keep reducing people and the load shifts on the others who remain and it gets frustrating for an individual to handle 40 to 50 SRs a month.

7. Customers hate being redirected to an Agent and we really get very bad feedback. No one is even looking or bothered.

It’s freaking frustrating to work in this organization with poor leadership especially in India. I am quitting this shithole.

Biopharmaceutical companies experienced a continued decrease in layoffs during the third quarter of 2026. This trend suggests the sector is recovering from the significant job cuts seen in the previous year. While one large company disclosed substantial layoffs, the overall number of announcements remained low. Recruiters are observing positive signs indicating an upward trajectory for the industry. Demand for talent is persisting, with new roles emerging, particularly those incorporating AI skills.

New Jersey

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/biopharma-recruiters-seeing-signs-recovery-layoffs-stay-cool-q326

How are these budgets progressing for 2027? Who's cutting? Who's adding? Is AI going to save the day?