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WiseTech Global Announces 2,000 Job Cuts Amid AI Transition

abc.net.auBy Elsewhere in the Australian corporate world, the Commonwealth Bank announced late on Tuesday that it would cut 300 jobs from its workforce. Renowned AI expert Toby Walsh has used a National Press Club address to warn the Australian government about what he argues are inadequate approaches to regulating the technology.Thursday, February 26, 20261 min read

WiseTech Global to cut 2,000 jobs as AI ends era of 'manually writing code' - ABC News

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Key Takeaway

WiseTech Global is set to cut 2,000 jobs as the company transitions towards AI-driven operations, marking a significant shift in the software logistics industry. The CEO emphasized that the era of manual coding is over, indicating a major restructuring of the workforce.

The company says almost one third of staff across 40 countries would be affected by the redundancies as a move towards AI sees a reshaping of its workforce.

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