restructure news

Firms like Clifford Chance and HP are cutting staff and restructuring to embrace AI, while Meta shifts focus from the metaverse. Bitcoin miners and Nokia are pivoting to AI data centres and networking. OpenAI reorganises as a public benefit corporation, and Dutch banks face job cuts due to AI automation.

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AI causing job losses in banking

AI causing job losses in banking

European banking faces significant workforce restructuring by 2030, with AI projected to displace 200,000 roles in back and middle office functions, driven by efficiency gains and digital transformation.

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Consolidates AI Efforts Under DeSantis

Consolidates AI Efforts Under DeSantis

Amazon has consolidated its foundational model, custom silicon, and quantum computing initiatives into a new AI organisation led by Peter DeSantis, aiming for an integrated, full-stack strategy.

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Miners shift focus to AI

Miners shift focus to AI

Bitcoin miners are repurposing existing data centres and power infrastructure from cryptocurrency mining to AI and high-performance computing, driven by reduced profitability and the demand for AI workloads.

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Shifting focus from Metaverse to AI

Shifting focus from Metaverse to AI

Meta is reportedly cutting metaverse spending by up to 30% in 2026, redirecting funds and focus towards AI models, assistants, and smart glasses, potentially leading to layoffs.

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Rebrands workforce as 'Reinventors'

Rebrands workforce as 'Reinventors'

Accenture has rebranded its 800,000 employees as 'reinventors' and consolidated its strategy, technology, operations, and creative services into a single AI-powered 'Reinvention Services' unit, impacting internal HR platforms and operational frameworks.

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HP Announces Restructuring, AI Focus

HP Announces Restructuring, AI Focus

HP is reducing its workforce by up to 6,000 employees by FY2028 to save $1 billion, while simultaneously boosting AI integration. This occurs amidst rising memory costs, impacting future profit margins despite strong AI-enabled PC shipments.

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Cutting Back Office Staff 10%

Cutting Back Office Staff 10%

Clifford Chance is reducing back-office staff by 10% through AI integration and offshoring to Poland and India. This introduces new operational dependencies and increases due diligence requirements for compliance and IT security teams managing automated and remote business services.

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Restructuring to focus on AI

Restructuring to focus on AI

Nokia has restructured to focus on high-performance networking solutions for AI data centres, aiming to capitalise on growing demand and enhance innovation in AI networking infrastructure.

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Separates AI operations into unit

Separates AI operations into unit

Nokia's new AI business unit, backed by a $1 billion Nvidia investment, integrates its SR Linux with Nvidia's Spectrum-X, creating a specialised AI networking infrastructure for 5G and 6G.

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Job Cuts Loom Amid AI

Job Cuts Loom Amid AI

Dutch banks are implementing AI to automate anti-money laundering tasks, leading to approximately 2,600 job reductions over two years. This shift introduces new operational constraints for compliance and risk management teams, requiring enhanced due diligence on AI-driven processes.

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