OpenAI’s search for a chief communications officer hits 9 months after its top candidate turned down the role The company is ramping up its search efforts amid a seemingly never-ending string of controversies. Fortune · Sep 23
Uber's AI Push Triggers Second Round of Layoffs in Just Two Months: Who's Affected This Time? Uber has announced a 10% reduction in its customer service workforce as it restructures operations to integrate artificial intelligence, marking its second major layoff in two months. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
Uber Cuts 23% of HR Team, Denies AI Was Behind Layoffs Despite CEO's Automation Warning Uber restructures its HR division, cutting 23% of jobs in People and Places to enhance efficiency. Despite AI's growing role, the company denies AI-driven layoffs, focusing instead on organisational streamlining and leadership changes. International Business Times UK · Jun 4
AI Is Not Responsible: Uber Layoffs Hit 23% of HR and Recruitment Staff to Fix Complicated Teams Uber is implementing a major restructuring plan, cutting 23% of its People and Places division workforce to streamline operations and improve efficiency, unrelated to AI advancements. International Business Times UK · Jun 4
Uber slashes 23% of HR and recruitment jobs, says AI isn't the reason - here's why Uber is laying off employees Uber layoffs 2026 reason explained: Uber is reorganizing its People and Places division, leading to layoffs affecting approximately 23% of its HR and recruitment teams. The company clarified these cuts are not AI-related but aim to create a more modern and efficient organization. These changes represent less than 1% of… The Economic Times · Jun 3