HP puts a number on how many jobs it'll cut due to AI (www.businessinsider.com)

HP announced in its earnings report that it will cut between 4,000 and 6,000 corporate jobs by the end of fiscal 2028 as part of an “all-in” shift toward AI-driven initiatives, estimating roughly $1 billion in cost savings from the program. The move triggered a market reaction — HP shares fell more than 5% in after-hours trading — and the company framed the reductions as part of broader operational transformation rather than a short-term layoff program. HP did not detail which functions or business units will be most affected, nor the specific AI systems, vendors, or timelines behind the automation. For the AI/ML community the announcement is a concrete indicator that large hardware/software incumbents are accelerating automation and embedding AI into core operations, with implications for workforce composition and tooling. Expect increased demand for engineers and platforms that specialize in model deployment, MLOps, inference optimization (particularly for edge and client devices), and workflow automation, while roles tied to repeatable corporate processes may shrink or be reskilled. The decision also raises questions about procurement of large models vs. bespoke systems, data governance for internal automation, and how enterprises balance short-term cost savings with long-term product and talent investments.