# GM Cuts 600 IT Jobs for AI Focus

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Podcast: [Acquired AI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquired-ai-6751933)
Published: 2026-05-27T13:00:00+00:00
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In this episode, we discuss GM laying off 600 IT workers while shifting hiring toward “AI first” roles. We also look at what this move says about how major companies are restructuring their teams around automation, software, and AI skills. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get our Daily AI Newsletter:  https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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