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Similarly, Workday laid off 1,750 employees, and Chegg dismissed 22% of its workforce. These moves aren’t just cost-cutting; they reflect a strategic shift toward automated systems capable of performing tasks traditionally done by humans.
The implications are profound: automation is not only supplementing but possibly replacing certain roles, especially those at entry-level or middle-management positions. The focus now turns to leveraging AI to do the heavy lifting, which prompts essential questions about job security, skill relevance, and future career paths.
How Are Companies Using AI to Re-Engineer Their Operations?
Major organizations are deploying AI across various functions:
- Coding: Automating software development and debugging.