IBM Tried To Replace Its Workforce With AI But Hired More People Instead – BGR

IBM Tried To Replace Its Workforce With AI But Hired More People Instead – BGR

By Briley Kenney
Publication Date: 2025-11-19 21:17:00





AI is advancing rapidly, and there are many discussions about how it will affect the general workforce. It may or may not replace traditionally human-owned positions, but there are already signs of it happening. While nearly all companies invest in AI to some degree, reports indicate that a mere one percent believe the technology is at maturity. In other words, it’s not ready for primetime. However, a recent experience IBM had might prove otherwise. The company laid off over 8,000 employees, who it considered…