Barclays bank expects to cut 5,000 jobs, 5% of its workforce, due to AI
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British bank Barclays has announced plans to cut 5,000 jobs, representing approximately five percent of its total workforce. The cuts are attributed to the integration of artificial intelligence aimed at improving the institution's overall profitability, according to Chief Financial Officer Anna Cross.
The restructuring announcement coincides with positive financial results for the bank. During the first nine months of the year, Barclays reported an attributable net profit of 5.837 billion British pounds (6.959 billion euros), marking a 17 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on robust financial earnings alongside the workforce reduction.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (AI)Emphasizes the strategic use of artificial intelligence to drive job cuts and improve profitability.
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