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IBM layoffs

We've tracked 2 rounds of IBM layoffs between Jan 2023 and May 2023, affecting 3,900 people in total. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.

People affected

4K

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

2

Jan 2023 → May 2023

AI-attributed

0%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −UndisclosedAI · confirmed

    Not a layoff: CEO Arvind Krishna told Bloomberg that IBM would pause or slow hiring for back-office roles, saying 30% of about 26,000 non-customer-facing jobs could be replaced by AI and automation over five years (roughly 7,800 roles).

    Source: Bloomberg (via Fortune)

  2. −3,900(1.5% of workforce)

    Cuts tied to the Kyndryl spin-off and Watson Health sale.

    Source: CNBC

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