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Laid-off GM employees tell of ominous email, severance and role of AI
General Motors employees who were laid off Monday described their job terminations to CNBC.
TL;DR
- GM laid off 500-600 employees, mostly in IT roles in Texas and Michigan.
- Employees described their terminations as abrupt, occurring via a scripted virtual meeting.
- Artificial intelligence is mentioned as a factor in the layoffs, alongside workforce reevaluation and cost-cutting.
- Severance packages vary from two to six months of pay based on years of service.
- Additional benefits include healthcare lump sums and outplacement services.
- GM is still hiring IT workers, including those with AI-related skills.