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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as AI reliance grows

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Barclays plans to cut approximately 5,000 staff this year, amounting to 5% of its global workforce, with most reductions concentrated in operational and functional roles. Barclays attributes the cuts to technology investments, stating that AI has made some work processes more efficient.

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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs amid increased reliance on AI
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 22, 00:00recorded Oct 22, 16:16single sourcerevised

    Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

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    cutting staff
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    operational and functional roles
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    Oct 22, 00:00
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    Oct 22, 16:00
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  1. BBC BusinessRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs amid increased reliance on AI

    Report first recorded Oct 22, 16:16

    Barclays is cutting around 5,000 staff, which is 5% of its global workforce, with 1,000 posts already closed and an expected further reduction of 4,000 by the end of 2026. Most cuts affect operational and functional roles, resulting from technology investments that make processes more efficient, according to the banking group. Barclays also reported a £2.3bn profit in the latest three months, which was higher than a year ago but slightly below forecast.

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