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IBM to Lay Off 2,700 Employees, Shifts Focus to AI

11/5/2025

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  • International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) will lay off about 2,700 employees, a low single-digit share of its global workforce.
  • The company plans to shift resources toward higher-growth areas in artificial intelligence and software.
  • IBM expects U.S. employment to remain flat year over year despite the cuts.
  • The move mirrors cuts at Amazon and Meta as tech firms seek efficiency.
  • Experts predict continued layoffs as companies reassess operations amid evolving technologies.