Barclays said Thursday it plans to cut 5,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce, citing efficiency savings from increased use of artificial intelligence. The bank is relying on AI to perform back-office tasks.
WHO:Barclays
WHAT:Barclays said it plans to cut 5,000 jobs as it increases its use of artificial intelligence.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Barclays cited efficiency savings from AI as the reason for the planned job cuts.
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