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Artificial Intelligence poses a risk to employment across various fields, ranging from mundane tasks to specialized careers.
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CrowdStrike announces layoffs of 500 employees due to efficiency measures and AI-fueled restructuring.
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IBM employs artificial intelligence to improve efficiency in human resources while boosting hiring in technical positions.
A lot of individuals are concerned that the increase in artificial intelligence and robotics might result in widespread job loss, since machines are becoming progressively better at executing tasks with greater speed, lower costs, and higher precision compared to human workers. This has amplified worries regarding the potential long-term effects on employment rates, wage levels, and job stability.
Even skilled professions, such as those in healthcare, finance, law, and technology, may not be immune. The growing capabilities of AI suggest that no sector is entirely safe from disruption.
These worries are no longer theoretical; they’re turning into reality for certain IT professionals following CrowdStrike’s recent announcement about laying off 500 employees, equivalent to approximately 5% of their total staff.
Realigning the business
In a
memo announcing the cuts
The CEO of the security firm, George Kurtz, stated, “At CrowdStrike, we are characterized by our dedication to preventing breaches, our consistent implementation, and our pledge to safeguarding our clients.”
Currently, our customers are encountering a rapidly escalating threat environment along with increasing complexities. They rely on us to assist them in accelerating their pace of operations while maintaining greater security. In order to continue gaining this trust, we are transforming the way we function.
Explained the company would be “realigning” parts of the business “to continue scaling with focus and discipline” and explained that: “AI has always been foundational to how we operate. AI flattens our hiring curve, and helps us innovate from idea to product faster. It streamlines go-to-market, improves customer outcomes, and drives efficiencies across both the front and back office. AI is a force multiplier throughout the business.”
CrowdStrike is not alone in reducing staff due to advancements in artificial intelligence technology.
The
Wall Street Journal
IBM reportedly used artificial intelligence, particularly AI agents, to take over the tasks performed by around several hundred human resources employees.
However, as a result of these cuts, it was able to hire more programmers and sales and marketing people.
“While we have done a huge amount of work inside IBM on leveraging AI and automation on certain enterprise workflows, our total employment has actually gone up, because what it does is it gives you more investment to put into other areas,” IBM CEO Arvind Krishna told the publication.
While AI could be replacing certain jobs, it is also leading to new job openings in various fields.
Krishna additionally encouraged the Trump administration to boost, instead of reducing, federal funding for AI research and development, stating
TechCrunch
:
“We have been an extremely strong advocate – and this is both the company and me personally – on that federally funded R&D should be increased. That’s the position, which is unequivocal, and we strongly believe in that.”
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