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Despite widespread fear fueled by tech layoffs, the narrative that AI will eliminate all white-collar jobs may be an overreaction. A closer look at economic data suggests a more nuanced reality for knowledge workers, including developers, analysts, and other tech professionals.
Standard Chartered plans to cut over 7,000 jobs by 2030, replacing what its CEO calls "lower-value human capital" with AI and automation. The bank states this is an investment in technology, not just a cost-cutting measure, and will offer retraining opportunities to affected staff.