Accenture's Layoffs Weren't About AI
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The article argues that Accenture's layoffs were not directly caused by AI, sparking a discussion on the real reasons behind the layoffs and the impact of AI on the industry.
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danggit
3 months ago
it’s to hide bad performance
techblueberry
3 months ago
I don’t know if AI is about to completely change employment, what I do know if you’re the only company saying that you’re laying off people because the economy is bad, and not because of a strategic initiative to take advantage of AI, it probably won’t reflect well on you.
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