BT to cut 55,000 jobs in AI-driven overhaul

Source: ft.com

BT, the UK's largest telecoms company, announced plans to slash its workforce by 55,000 jobs - nearly half its current staff - over the next five years. The cuts are driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to replace manual tasks in call centres, back offices, and field operations. CEO Allison Kirkby framed this as essential for competitiveness in a fast-changing industry, with the changes forming part of a broader restructuring to hit major cost savings. It m