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IBM to Pause Hiring for Jobs That AI Could Do
Date: 2023-05-01
Jobs affected: 7,800
IBM said it would pause hiring for some back-office roles that it expects could be replaced by AI and automation.
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IBM operates in Technology. AIImpact.fyi currently tracks 2 confirmed AI workforce events for this company, affecting approximately 15,600 jobs.
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Technology
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15,600
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IBM pauses hiring for roles it expects AI to automate
Date: 2023-05-01
Jobs affected: 7,800
IBM says it will slow or suspend hiring in back-office functions where generative AI is expected to absorb routine work over time.
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