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Business • Jun 15, 2025

BT CEO foresees increased job cuts due to AI

BT Group, the UK telecom giant, is looking at cutting even more jobs than its previous target of 40,000 by 2030—all thanks to rapid advances in AI. CEO Allison Kirkby says this move is part of a bigger plan to save £3 billion over the next decade.

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BT's restructuring doesn't fully tap into AI's potential, says CEO

Kirkby told the Financial Times that BT's current restructuring doesn't fully tap into what AI can do for streamlining work and reducing staff needs. By leaning into AI, BT hopes to make operations smoother and save money—though it also means some tough decisions ahead for their team.