General Motors (GM) has laid off around 600 employees from its IT division as part of a major restructuring aimed at strengthening its focus on artificial intelligence and advanced technology.
The layoffs mainly affected salaried employees working in software and information technology roles in the United States. Reports said the company is shifting towards newer digital and AI-driven operations as the automobile industry becomes more dependent on software and automation.
While many employees lost their jobs, GM said it will continue hiring people with skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data engineering.
The move reflects a growing trend among global companies, many of which are reducing traditional technology roles while investing more in AI-related jobs and automation systems.