Automation at Scale: Why IBM Is Replacing 8,000 Jobs with AI
Instead of releasing a new product, IBM, one of the world’s most renowned technology companies, is in the news for a striking shift in its workforce due to a transformation in its working structure. Reports reveal that IBM intends to integrate Artificial Intelligenc e (AI) into almost 8,000 positions within the next couple of years. The company has also put a freeze on hiring for positions that it thinks can easily be automated in the near term. This change exhibits a larger pattern – automation on a massive scale is here, and it is already altering the way we think about work in the future. Let us break down what this means for enterprises, workers, and the world workforce. What Exactly Happened? Regarding non-customer-facing roles like Human Resources, administration, and other supportive functions, IBM’s CEO Arvind Krishna announced a pause in hiring. These types of positions will likely be added to the workload of remaining employees. There are around 7,800 positions t...