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UK-based international bank. On 2026-05-19, CEO Bill Winters announced plans to cut more than 15% of support staff by 2030, replacing roles with AI…

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UK-based international bank. On 2026-05-19, CEO Bill Winters announced plans to cut more than 15% of support staff by 2030, replacing roles with AI, characterizing the displaced as "lower-value human capital." Apology issued 2026-05-26; restructuring plan unchanged.

First seen: 2026-05-27 · Last seen: 2026-05-27