As artificial intelligence continues to reshape workplaces across the technology sector, any announcement of job cuts inevitably raises questions about automation. That was the backdrop this week as Uber confirmed it is cutting 23% of employees in its People and Places division, the department responsible for human resources, recruitment, and workplace operations.
The company has been quick to address speculation. Uber says the layoffs are not linked to artificial intelligence and are instead part of a broader effort to simplify its internal structure. The move affects HR and recruitment teams across the organisation. While Uber has not disclosed the exact number of employees impacted, a company spokesperson told CNBC that the reduction represents well under 1% of the company's global workforce of approximately 34,000 employees.
