The relentless march of artificial intelligence is no longer a distant forecast; it is actively rewriting the rules of employment. Across sectors, tasks once safeguarded by human oversight, from basic data processing to first-line technical support, are increasingly ceded to algorithms, leaving traditional roles exposed. Accenture recently laid off thousands of employees globally over the past three months, citing their inability to reskill in AI as a key factor, even as the company simultaneously announced plans to expand headcount in AI-centric domains in the coming fiscal year, according to the media reports. This trend is not confined to global consultancies. In India, TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro have quietly reduced thousands of roles under the pressures of autom
AI-led layoffs 2025: Automation reshapes industries, tech jobs face upheaval; 10 key lessons to survive

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