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PwC Chairman: AI Not to Blame for Job Cuts

11/22/2025

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PwC's global chairman Mohamed Kande says artificial intelligence (AI) may reduce entry-level hiring but is not responsible for the firm's job cuts.
He notes PwC needs hundreds of AI engineers and struggles to find qualified candidates.
Some experts warn that AI could threaten junior positions in professional services.
Kande says economic changes, including US tariffs, have positively affected PwC's consulting business.
The remarks were delivered at a business summit in Singapore.

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PwC's global chairman Mohamed Kande says artificial intelligence (AI) may reduce entry-level hiring but is not responsible for the firm's job cuts.
He notes PwC needs hundreds of AI engineers and struggles to find qualified candidates.
Some experts warn that AI could threaten junior positions in professional services.
Kande says economic changes, including US tariffs, have positively affected PwC's consulting business.
The remarks were delivered at a business summit in Singapore.