BT to cut up to 55,000 jobs – and replace a fifth with AI

BT to cut up to 55,000 jobs – and replace a fifth with AI

BT is to cut 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade including replacing around 10,000 workers with artificial intelligence (AI) .

The telecoms giant will reduce the size of its workforce by 40pc by the end of the 2030 financial year.

Chief executive Philip Jansen said the new BT will be a “leaner business with a brighter future”.Around 25,000 jobs will be cut through a reduction in engineers as the company’s full-fibre rollout comes to an end and old copper networks are shut down.Roughly 10,000 roles will be replaced by automation as the company embraces artificial intelligence.Mr Jansen said BT […]

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