Australian logistics software maker WiseTech announces 2,000 AI-driven job cuts
· Source: wsws.org
In short
WiseTech Global, an Australian logistics software company, plans to eliminate up to 2,000 jobs over the next 18 months, representing nearly 30% of its global workforce. The company's CEO and executive chairman stated that AI can now perform most software development work, with AI agents in their CargoWise platform enabling customers to reduce labor costs by 50% within two years. This announcement reflects a broader trend of AI-driven job cuts across Australian corporations and globally, with tech industry layoffs already exceeding 30,000 in early 2026.
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Tags: logistics, automation, layoffs, software, supply-chain, workforce