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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

WiseTech AI Layoffs Spark Chilling Handwritten Death Threat Against CEO Zubin Appoo's Family

Australian software giant WiseTech has plunged into a severe safety crisis after its pivot to AI triggered a chilling, handwritten death threat against CEO Zubin Appoo’s family. (Credit: wisetechglobal.com)

A Sydney-based software company is facing a severe security crisis following a dramatic shift in its operational strategy. The tech firm recently ramped up protection at its headquarters after a series of automated workforce reductions triggered extreme backlash. Authorities are now investigating after the corporate restructuring escalated into a high-stakes safety threat targeting leadership.

WiseTech is facing a severe security scare after threats of violence were directed at its CEO, Zubin Appoo, following thousands of AI-related redundancies at the Australian software firm. The Financial Review reports that company founder Richard White broke the news to staff in an internal email sent on Sunday.

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