Dell Fires 12500 Employees Due to AI: The phase of layoffs continues in the tech-IT sector. Dell, the giant computer-laptop manufacturing company, has announced large-scale layoffs. The reason for this has been said to be AI (Artificial Intelligence). According to media reports, Dell has announced a major reorganization in its sales division. According to a Business Insider report, the company will centralize its sales teams. At the same time, it will create an AI-focused sales unit.
Employees will become victims on a large scale
Due to this change, about 10 percent of Dell’s employees will lose their jobs. A total of 12,500 Dell employees will be affected by this change. Employees have received a memo from Dell’s senior executives Bill Scannell and John Byrne. It says – Global Sales Modernization Update. It also says that we are resetting our priorities.
According to the report, Dell’s sales team has confirmed that many people have been fired. Apart from managers, directors and VPs have also been affected by the layoffs. However, this is not the first time that a company has reduced its workforce due to its focus on AI.
The scope of artificial intelligence is increasing around the world
The scope of Artificial Intelligence is increasing all over the world. In such a situation, jobs are decreasing in tech companies. In the case of Dell, it is not yet known how many employees have lost their jobs in India so far.
More jobs may be lost due to AI
According to a McKinsey Global report, jobs that require automation and repetition will be easily replaced by artificial intelligence. This includes jobs like customer service, food service and office support staff.
The report also says that while AI will lead to job losses in some fields, there are some areas where the quality of work will increase due to AI. People associated with creative fields and business will benefit from this. Apart from this, it can benefit people associated with the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
By 2030, crores of people may have to change their jobs
McKinsey Global has estimated that by 2030, more than one crore people may have to change their line of work. According to the report, this will mostly affect those who have low salaries. To keep up with AI in the job market, humans will also have to upgrade themselves with time.
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