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Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Fired IRS agents will be replaced with AI, says Treasury Sec

IRS plans to use AI to enhance tax collection amid staff cuts.
AI is expected to compensate for reduced enforcement workforce.
More than 11,000 IRS employees have been laid off.
The agency's effectiveness hinges on the experience of replacement staff.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership

The Trump administration is terminating thousands of federal health agency staff to reduce bureaucratic sprawl, raising concerns about public health impacts.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: Elon Musk's layoffs would undermine wildfire protection. It's part of a bigger plan

The U.S. Forest Service has fired approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting fire safety and public land services.
The firings are under investigation for legality and pose risks to rural communities.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

IBM seeks $3.5B in cost savings for 2025

IBM is anticipating cost savings, which may lead to further workforce reductions.
Remote teams
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoffs in 2024 have surpassed 130,000 jobs across hundreds of firms, including major players like Tesla and Google.
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