Target's tech chief says AI isn't replacing workers as the company looks to mount a comeback
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Target's tech chief says AI isn't replacing workers as the company looks to mount a comeback
"I couldn't have asked for a better time for AI to show up, because now we have a need. We have a growth agenda ahead of us. We can move faster, we can be bolder about it, we can experiment faster."
"We have a really good system in place that is actually putting the right work in the right place, but also driving the changes that we need. It's not location-specific—it's the culture that we are building, referring to the adoption of AI throughout the enterprise among coders, data scientists, cybersecurity monitors, and more."
Target is implementing AI throughout its organization to support its growth strategy. Tech chief Prat Vemana emphasizes that AI tools enable faster movement, bolder experimentation, and quicker iteration rather than replacing workers. Despite widespread corporate layoffs attributed to AI, Vemana states Target does not plan to reduce its tech workforce through automation. The company maintains tech employees across multiple locations including Minneapolis, New York, California, Georgia, and Bangalore. Vemana highlights that successful AI adoption depends on building a culture of AI integration among coders, data scientists, and cybersecurity professionals rather than location-specific implementation.
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