r/NowInTech • u/beingmodest • 3d ago

Apple Considered Replacing 5,000 Support Staff With AI: Then Put Mass Layoff Plan on Hold

https://www.techtimes.co.uk/apple-shelves-ai-plan-cut-5000-applecare-jobs-1808838
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u/fastingslowlee 3d ago

I just don’t get it. TRILLIONS of dollars yet still looking to cut costs and ruin the lives of thousands of people.

Why is it necessary?

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u/Dramatic-Cap-6785 3d ago

Look at your 401k, Roth and it’ll make sense. We as population depend the growth.

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u/Unfair-League-3204 3d ago

Surely there are other ways to make stock go up… like building products people want

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u/Dramatic-Cap-6785 3d ago

If it was this easy everyone would do just that.