Accenture plans to lay off employees who cannot be reskilled in artificial intelligence as part of a restructuring strategy that emphasizes upskilling and investment in AI. The company has already reskilled 550,000 workers and aims to save over $1 billion through its business optimization program while continuing to hire AI talent. CEO Julie Sweet highlighted the critical role of AI for future growth amidst increasing client demand.
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