"We are currently living through a massive structural shift in what work exists, who does it, and how many people it takes to do it well, and that shift is because of AI. It means fewer layers, faster decisions and far less time spent on the back and forth that slows large teams down."
"The move marks the latest round of job losses attributed to the technology across a range of industries, as AI dramatically increases productivity and simplifies some tasks. American tech giant Amazon and German insurer Allianz are among the firms to have cited AI as a reason for job cuts in recent months."
DeepL, a Cologne-based AI translation company valued at $2 billion, announced it will eliminate approximately 250 jobs, representing a quarter of its 1,000-person workforce. CEO Jarek Kutylowski attributed the cuts to AI-driven structural shifts in work, stating that artificial intelligence enables fewer organizational layers, faster decision-making, and reduced time spent on coordination. This layoff exemplifies a broader trend across industries where AI increases productivity and simplifies tasks, leading to workforce reductions. Major companies including Amazon, Allianz, Meta, and Microsoft have similarly cited AI as justification for recent job cuts while simultaneously investing heavily in AI development.
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