GM lays off 500-600 IT workers amid cost cuts, partly due to AI integration.

General Motors laid off 500 to 600 employees, mainly in IT roles in Austin and Warren, as part of a workforce reevaluation and cost-cutting effort amid uncertain market conditions. Artificial intelligence influenced the decision, but was not the sole reason, with GM continuing to hire IT staff skilled in AI and related fields. Severance packages and support services were offered to affected employees. This move reflects broader industry trends where AI adoption is reshaping job roles and workforce needs.