General Motors has laid off approximately 500 to 600 employees, primarily in information technology roles. The terminations occurred after employees received an unexpected virtual meeting invitation. Artificial intelligence played a role in the decision, though it was not the sole factor. Affected employees are being offered severance packages and outplacement services. Despite these cuts, GM continues to hire for IT positions, including those focused on AI.
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