AT&T: 2,100 jobs cut
AT&T announced plans to lay off 2,100 employees as part of its transition to increased automation and AI-driven processes. The company aims to reduce its workforce further in the coming years, aligning with its strategy to enhance efficiency and profitability. As AT&T automates various functions, it seeks to modernize its operations while managing costs.
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Core Estimate
1,575
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2,100
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AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire | WIRED
AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire | WIRED Paresh Dave Sep 23, 2026 6:15 AM # AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire The telecom giant is eager to show Wall Street that it can do more with less. That means fewer employees, less electricity, and increased automation. Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Getty Images AT&T, which already shed more than half of its workforce over the past decade, says it's going to continue laying off staff as it gears up for