IBM(US:IBM) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-05 21:31Group 1 - IBM plans to lay off thousands of employees by the end of the year, affecting a low single-digit percentage of its global workforce, which could mean at least 2,700 to a maximum of 10,800 employees [2][3] - The layoffs are part of a strategy to enhance profit margins and operational efficiency ahead of the new fiscal quarter, reflecting a broader trend in the tech industry towards optimizing workforce through AI tools [2][3] - Other tech giants like Amazon and Meta have also announced significant layoffs, indicating a sector-wide shift towards efficiency and the integration of AI into workflows [3][4] Group 2 - The current layoffs are seen as a correction from the workforce expansions during the pandemic, signaling a strategic pivot towards key technologies like AI [4] - Experts predict that the trend of layoffs will continue as companies conduct performance evaluations and tighten operations towards the end of the year [3][4] - The ongoing layoffs raise concerns about job security in the tech industry as companies increasingly rely on AI for cost reduction and efficiency improvements [3][5]