Business · 1h ago
BAT Cuts 5,500 Jobs in AI-Driven Restructuring
British American Tobacco eliminated 5,500 roles globally as part of an AI-led transformation. The job cuts aim to streamline operations and reduce costs. BAT is leveraging AI to automate tasks and improve efficiency across its supply chain.
Meridian48 take
The move signals how even traditional industries are aggressively adopting AI for cost-cutting, but the human cost of such automation deserves scrutiny.
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