BP announces further staff cuts amid new AI policy

BP announces further staff cuts amid new AI policy

Chief executive Murray Auchincloss said AI was playing a key part in its overhaul

BP to make further redundancies as it ramps up AI efficiency

BP is set to axe another 1,500 jobs and 1,200 contractor roles across its workforce by the end of 2025, bringing total expected redundancies to 6,200 as it ramps up its use of AI.  The figure, up from 4,700 cuts announced earlier this year and totalling around 15 per cent of its office-based staff, comes before Albert Manifold’s arrival a chair. The oil giant has also confirmed that 3,200 contractor positions have already been eliminated since J…