#ai

Once again what a lame communication from this "new" org in product. Guess what people, you got laid off because AI costs money. Ooh surprise...

Fortune by Nick Lichtenberg, September 30, 2026

At this week’s Ford Pro Accelerate event, Verizon CEO Dan Schulman discussed AI’s rapid advancement and workforce implications, predicting AGI within 18 months and a century’s technological progress unfolding over the next decade. Schulman urged corporate leaders and government to prepare for difficult scenarios rather than assume the labor market will naturally adjust.

Verizon last week announced a $70 million initiative offering free AI training to American workers across the country and working with local organizations on career development. “Our responsibility is to think about what might go wrong; what might we need to address; what might the disruption look like; and how do we put guardrails, training, programs in place to minimize that risk,” Schulman advised.

Disney's recent workforce reductions have impacted human resources and technology departments. Notably, some employees who previously managed layoffs for others are now themselves being let go. This development aligns with the company's increased investment in AI and automation. The affected HR staff are now navigating the same processes they once administered. These cuts are part of a broader restructuring strategy by the company.

Burbank, California

https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/they-explained-severance-packages-disneys-latest-layoffs-hit-hr-workers-who-once-managed-earlier-job-cuts/amp_articleshow/134607518.html

With everything happening in today's climate around AI, and the talk about putting in safeguards to protect human jobs, what can we do to stop the progression of BB and his goons trying to push more automation and AI capabilities on us, while pushing us out of a job? Legally, is there anything we can do to protect our jobs? There is a huge project GBS is pioneering globally to enhance AI abilities, and is very worrisome as they continuously request more information on our roles and responsibilities. This is happening in every country, and whilst some are complying with their every task no questions asked, I am very resistant to hand everything over because I know inevitably, I will be replaced by AI.

California has enacted a new law prohibiting employers from solely using artificial intelligence for employee discipline and termination decisions. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the "No Robo Bosses Act" into law, requiring human oversight in such critical employment actions. Companies that primarily rely on AI must ensure a human reviewer verifies these decisions with additional information. Affected employees will be notified if AI was a primary factor and receive details about the data used and a human contact. This legislation aims to prevent workers from being fired or disciplined solely by machines.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/california-becomes-first-state-to-ban-ai-layoffs-california-governor-gavin-newsom-says-no-worker-should-ever-be-fired-or-disciplined-by-/amp_articleshow/134609994.cms

Generally speaking, deploying AI productivity tools enterprise-wide while simultaneously (according to forum evidence) manufacturing false performance records, there is now a situation where:
• Employee-created AI records are discoverable and preserve their own narrative
• Restricting AI use to suppress that evidence creates its own legal exposure
• The AI infrastructure itself is a witness to the contradiction between actual
performance and fabricated ratings
• Any attempt to destroy or suppress AI-generated records after litigation is
anticipated is a federal evidence preservation violation

Once again, wow. Does anyone think of CDW as an AI leader? Is that the (yet again) “new” AI messaging now that CDW bought the AI analytics company? Another slap in the face of those who’ve been laid off recently and the teams who are unable to secure funds for training/certs.

Had believe that AI is promoted but after being shut down by legacy middle management, it ‘s all show! Created financial models by AI and told my reviewer to be as same as last year to be consistent!

anyone been asked to set this thing up? Not sure if its going to be required but it sounds freaking stupid having it push new trainings on us when overloaded with enough cr-p already.

There have been a few comments about HR looking at AI usage as part of employee performance. One person also claims HR looked at their sick leave history and treated it as a risk factor. The interesting part is the AI angle. If AI adoption is becoming part of performance management, what exactly is being measured? Logins? Copilot usage? Frequency? Actual output? Is this happening across SAP or only in certain teams? Anyone seeing AI usage show up in performance discussions, manager conversations or HR reviews?

geoff and team seem convinced ai will solve all our problems. maybe if they spent a little more time talking to actual physicians and patients, they’d understand where ai is useful and where it simply isn’t.

ai makes sense for reducing administrative burden. it has a clear future in manufacturing, imaging, workflow optimization, and plenty of other areas. but when a patient needs a catheter to solve an actual clinical problem, an algorithm isn’t replacing the therapy.

the idea that ai is somehow about to "disrupt" every medical device category feels like something you believe when you spend more time in executive meetings than around actual clinical practice. ai will absolutely disrupt a lot of corporate work, including the work of executives who apparently need technological assistance just to read and respond to emails on time.

therapy is different, yep.

getting that distinction wrong can have real consequences for patients. cathworks may ultimately demonstrate that gm paid for an expensive science project, while scientia may prove to be the kind of practical technology that delivers value for years. time will tell, but apparently nuance isn’t nearly as exciting as putting "ai" on a strategy slide.

just in time I guess

Cisco's AI talk is the Potemkin village; the balance sheet is still routers and switches. Cisco wasn't in the room where the real AI titans sat. Maybe because everyone already knows a Potemkin village doesn't get invited to the palace

Amazon is reportedly reaching out to former employees for positions in AI, cloud, and machine learning. This move aims to quickly fill critical skill gaps with individuals familiar with the company's systems and culture. However, this "boomerang hiring" strategy tests the trust of these former workers after recent significant layoffs. The company's ability to retain these individuals will depend on rebuilding confidence in leadership and future prospects. This practice highlights a broader trend of companies needing specialized talent amidst workforce restructuring.

Seattle, Washington

https://uctoday.com/amazon-boomerang-hiring-tests-trust-after-layoffs

We are significantly lagging behind competitors in both digital assets and artificial intelligence. While we are late to roll out crypto offerings falsely assuming we are at the technological forefront our AI capabilities are even further behind the market.

Robinhood has leapfrogged standard API integration by introducing an MCP architecture with automated trade pre-approval and an expanded ecosystem of third-party data feeds. They are providing retail and custom developers with streamlined access to high-value data sources that were previously difficult to source and integrate:

Unusual Whales: Tracks unusual options activity ($30/mo).
SkyFi: Provides satellite intelligence and real-world Earth imagery ($10/mo).
Narravance: Detects viral stocks and emerging social media chatter ($8/mo).
Additional Providers: Includes institutional-grade data tools from Nasdaq, SpotGamma, Quiver Quantitative, Token Terminal, Carbon Arc, and Fiscal.ai.

https://robinhood.com/us/en/campaign/presents/

I'm sure they are getting a cut of the monthly subscriptions, should be a big moneymaker for them. They are also moving to 24x7 trading....

CS missed the boat as always due to mismanagement at the top... a complete lack of original strategy. All we can do is slow follow... unfortunately things are moving so fast a slow follow is as good as doing nothing.

Cisco's president believes artificial intelligence will ultimately create more jobs than it eliminates. He likens the company's role in the AI bo-m to providing essential infrastructure, comparing it to the picks and shovels of a gold rush. While acknowledging job reconfigurations and potential risks, he emphasizes AI's power to generate original insights and solve complex problems. Patel argues that AI fluency will become a prerequisite for employment, leading to new job categories. He asserts that the industry must focus on making AI a net positive for humanity.

San Francisco, California

https://abc7news.com/post/cisco-president-jeetu-patel-says-ai-will-create-more-jobs-eliminates-despite-tech-layoffs-exclusive/19888268/

A new report indicates that a significant majority of U.S. tech leaders are skeptical about AI being the sole reason for recent workforce reductions. Many believe companies use AI as a justification to cut staff for financial gain. Some organizations are even rehiring former employees for AI-related roles. This trend suggests that AI implementation has not always been a seamless replacement for human workers. The report highlights concerns about rapid AI adoption outpacing its actual business value.

https://sociable.co/business/93-of-u-s-tech-leaders-skeptical-of-ai-related-layoffs-new-gft-report-finds/

New research indicates that artificial intelligence and automation will lead to significant job market shifts. While an estimated 11 million American workers may need to change occupations in the coming decade, the economy is projected to gain nearly four times that number of new jobs. This suggests a net positive impact on employment due to technological advancements. The findings highlight the transformative power of AI on the labor landscape. Overall, the outlook for job creation appears strong despite the disruption.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/ai-jobs-layoffs-labor-market-economy-25afdd73

Has anyone noticed that in the last one month - BNY has dropped 10% and they have not even announced earnings YET.

Add to this, the write offs and losses stemming from Wove disaster and the big spend that is being proposed for revamping the platform with additional AI spend.

Where will BNY land ?

They are going to tell you it is AI. But it is "Actually India":

https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/doordash-create-3000-jobs-global-tech-centre-india-2026-09-30/

Wtf, Z posted saying her team is implementing quantum 🤣 I know first hand this is a sham. How? because they were looking at DSNP optimization which does not need quantum!! Folks from business team is just playing along due to pressure. Offshore folks don't know the first thing about out business nor quantum. Doubt it? Check back next year and see if they show any true cost savings. 🤣 The only cost saving idea Sh-t has is to offshore as much as possible, cheapest ones, he-l to quality. .

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-revealed-seating-chart-big-173510692.html

Wow, another 13k across all parts of the business. Article just came out today. Very sad, but paying the price for Hans and a very bloated company. https://foundernews.eu/verizon-slashes-13000-jobs-to-fund-artificial-intelligence-overhaul/

Are we even trying to get Verizon's name on the list so customers will see it if they are considering which service is the best?

Or is Verizon wireless to be left on the side of the road to give more attention and dollars to AI data centers?

The Opensignal Annual Global 5G Awards 2026 highlight the top-performing mobile network operators worldwide based on real-world data across large and small land-area markets.

And I can't find Verizon's name in there anywhere.

Large Land-Area Markets
5G Coverage Experience: T-Mobile (USA)
5G Download Speed: Vivo (Brazil)
5G Games Experience: Telekom (Germany)
5G Reliability: au (Japan) and SoftBank (Japan)
5G Voice App Experience: au (Japan)
Time on 5G: T-Mobile (USA)
5G Video Experience: Tied among 12 operators (Elisa and DNA in Finland; T-Mobile, Orange, and Play in Poland; Tele2, 3, and Telenor in Sweden; Telenor, ice, and Telia in Norway; Telia in Finland)

Small Land-Area Markets
5G Coverage Experience: Singtel (Singapore)
5G Download Speed: SK Telecom (South Korea)
5G Games Experience: Swisscom (Switzerland)
5G Reliability: Telenor (Denmark), Norlys (Denmark), A1 (Austria), and A1 (Slovenia)
5G Video Experience: Odido (Netherlands)
5G Voice App Experience: KT (South Korea)
Time on 5G: StarHub (Singapore)

CEO of VisitRecall now bought in as CEO of UHC AI and product innovation. He developed AI product and now it is closing as of Sept 30th. So as an entrepreneur develope AI, get a job with UHC.

I’ve heard the new my performance thing is a way to speed run the PIP because they can use AI to summarize your history and check if it can justify a PIP.

Want to get out of here via LR not PIP preferably. Anyone know if there’s gonna be one in November?

Please only respond if you’re a super official person that heard it from G2 himself

U.S. tech layoffs reached 94K between Jan and Aug 2026... a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2025.... Large publicly traded cos drove 90% of these reductions as corps restructured ops to move $$$ toward AI work.

full analysis at Crunchbase News:

https://news.crunchbase.com/layoffs/2026-layoff-numbers-rise-ai-shift-orcl-meta-amzn/

ai foundry looks untouched, wealth seems pretty protected, while content, dso, product and senior people have all taken hits. if thats intentional, then the layoffs are basically showing us the strategy before leadership actually explains it. are we definately moving away from parts of the old factset core? its wierd that employees have to recieve the strategy by watching which teams survive and which ones get cut. would be useful to seperate cost cutting from actual strategic direction.

...anyone else worried about the institutionl knowledge being lost in these cuts???

A lot of senior folks (Content, Product, RCS,Sales etc) have spent 10 or 20 years understanding PA, Fundamentals, client workflows... data processes and all the weird dependencies that keep us running. you can move roles, consolidate teams and invest in AI Foundry, but that knowledge isn't sitting in a Confluence page somewhere.

Feels like we may not understand the real cost of these cuts until projects start breaking 6 mo from now.

The BBC's Media Tech division is implementing another round of significant cost-saving measures. This latest initiative aims to reduce expenses by approximately $50 million. As a result, around 110 employees will face compulsory layoffs, with an additional 180 positions expected to be eliminated through voluntary redundancy. These cuts are part of a larger effort to achieve a £500 million savings target for the corporation. The division plans to leverage artificial intelligence and focus on fewer products to streamline operations.

London, England

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/bbc-tech-teams-hit-fresh-164830721.html

4th Nov SEAM Webcast.
The real question: How many western jobs will get slashed by AI this time ?

They are only building more powerful AI tools that will take your job the more you use it and feed it information. Use AI on your personal computer and unmanaged personal phone, THEN apply that to your job if you want. But the more we use AskDell and/or Claude, the more that's going to be used to cut positions.

I spoke with a senior director who I’m also friends with. He advised me to make sure all Activity Sync entries are accurate because they’re planning to have an AI agent review the data next year to identify potentially fraudulent or fabricated entries. They’re already aware that some people are logging meetings that never actually happened, while the expected results aren’t showing up.

They have something similar being used for ISRs already, although it apparently isn’t working correctly yet (which is hardly surprising). Once they get it working properly, they’ll start identifying teams that need improvement. The ISM or RSD will then be responsible for addressing individuals who are abusing or manipulating the metrics.

Personally, I think all of this is part of a broader effort to enforce PIPs across the organization. My concern is that the company would rather push people out through performance management than provide severance.

lets focus on finding out the secret AI proof skill that helps the retired guy in India Hyderabad IDC get extensions.

09/25 here. Move on guys it’s a brave new world. There is no future for legacy companies like Oracle. For those who have not tried Claude or its reasonable facsimiles, just do it. India has been canceled. Retool and hit the bricks.

Post-labor economics is an emerging economic framework that explores a society where artificial intelligence and automation decouple human labor from economic output.

Core Concepts

• The Great Decoupling: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and productivity continue to rise while human wage employment permanently shrinks.
• Economic Agency Paradox: Automation lowers business costs, but widespread job loss threatens consumer purchasing power because people lack wages to buy goods.
• From Labor to Capital: Instead of relying on traditional wages, household income shifts toward property, dividends, asset ownership, and transfers.

Proposed Solutions and Models

• Investment-Based Future: Proponents like David Shapiro outline in A Post-Labor Economics Manifesto that turning citizens into investors or owners prevents over-reliance on government handouts.
• Alternative Income Streams: Strategies include automated dividends from underused assets, community investment trusts, and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
• Universal Basic Income (UBI): Near-term proposals involve regular cash transfers to maintain a baseline safety net and consumer spending.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/17h7urk/post_labor_economies/

https://daveshap.substack.com/p/a-post-labor-economics-manifesto

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2wVlcG8mfi4&vl=en-US&t=5

What are your views on offshoring roles to "save" $1.5B? While impacting USA economy in the process. And how come no one in US has raised this as a concern. Genuinely confused so here asking the good people of ACI. Lol. Regardless tho, good luck to ACI. Hopefully, they won't have to backtrack like a lot of companies totally relying on AI.

The company will be leaning into AI for all of internal software and interfacing needs. Internal packages will be abandoned.

"Outsourcing to AI is the same bright idea as offshoring work to China / India...etc. (I am not sh-----g on Chinese, Indians...etc. I know people need work and are paid peanuts).

Outsourcing leaves countries without skilled workforce, technology, R&D, continuous progress, trained people, people who can train juniors to seniors...etc. You name it.

Then the price gets hiked up.

In a couple of years, those same id--ts who fu---d the whole training and working process up are the same id--ts who will cry for not being able to find people who will do the work." -Morden013

Let's flip the narrative that AI will replace workers on its head: What if it's the managers themselves who are the ones to be replaced by AI?

In the auto industry, AI is showing its power by analyzing data faster than us, helping us communicate better, solving problems quicker, and even managing resources and training. This means AI could change the way managers work, possibly replacing them with a smarter, more efficient system. Don't let them demoralize us with threats. Flip it on it's head by discussing this idea that managers don't even produce anything. They are essentially organizers of work that are obsolete in the AI age!

Do you have any ideas on how this can be done and how we can flip the script?

Here's one that will get their attention: Propose to upper management AI agents in Glean that can effectively manage workflow, training information, automated emails regarding dates, events and even safety messages. They can easily get rid of two layers of management with this.