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From tech to airlines, large global companies have been slashing staff as the real-world impact of artificial intelligence plays out, spooking employees. But critics say AI has become an easy excuse for firms looking to downsize.
Last month, tech consultancy firm Accenture
announced a restructuring plan that includes quick exits for workers that aren’t first able to reskill on AI. Days later, Lufthansa
said it was going to eliminate 4,000 jobs by 2030 as it leans on AI to increase efficiency.
