IBM Slashes Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Boom – Why Big Blue Is Cutting Staff Now
IBM will lay off a “low single-digit percentage” of its global workforce in Q4 2025, affecting thousands of jobs. The company says the cuts support a shift toward AI and software, with most reductions expected outside the U.S. IBM stock dipped 1–2% after the announcement, following a 30% rise earlier in the year. Roles in AI research, marketing, and cloud engineering are among those impacted.