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‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans

WiseTech staff have been waiting nearly three months to learn if they will be among the 2,000 jobs cut due to AI advances. The company's founder claims AI can learn a human's job in 15 minutes, while employees criticize the prolonged uncertainty and stress.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Josh Taylor Technology reporter
‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans
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  • WiseTech announced 2,000 job cuts (30% of workforce) in February due to AI.
  • Staff have been in limbo for almost three months, facing stress and uncertainty.
  • Founder Richard White said AI agents can learn a human's job in 15 minutes.
  • A petition has been launched calling for fair treatment and redundancy packages.

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