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BMW

3 filings · 8,000 humans automated on record.

2026-10-18 12:01 utc · censor.net

BMW's self-driving unit drives itself off the payroll

Up to 8,000 jobs go as BMW cites AI adoption and a finished model line for shrinking developer needs, with the entire autonomous-driving team choosing to exit together. The billions in severance can presumably drive themselves to the bank.

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2026-09-30 18:02 utc · livemint.com

BMW uses AI to thin the herd at the top

BMW plans to cut about 20% of senior management roles by mid next year, citing AI-driven efficiency. Turns out the algorithm's first executive decision was deciding which executives to keep.

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