IBM plans to replace jobs with AI

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has announced that the company will pause or slow hiring for roles that could be replaced by AI in the coming years. Back-office positions and departments such as HR, which make up around 26,000 positions in IBM's workforce, could see up to 30% of jobs replaced by AI and automation over a five-year period, potentially affecting around 7,800 human jobs. However, IBM is still hiring for customer-facing and software development roles.

Original article: IBM Pauses Hiring to Onboard AI Instead

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Dr. Paul J. Welty is Vice Provost for Academic Innovation at Emory University and Interim Executive Director of Emory Continuing Education. He leads large-scale initiatives integrating AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning, faculty development, and institutional strategy.

His leadership has driven groundbreaking projects including Emory's first faculty information and action system, AI-driven workforce development programs, and establishment of the Emory Center for AI Learning. Under his direction, Emory Continuing Education has launched workforce development initiatives, increased organizational productivity, and expanded access to technology-driven education.

A recognized thought leader on AI's implications for education and work, Dr. Welty regularly contributes to public discourse through research and invited presentations. Recent speaking engagements include Simuvaction 2025 (Quebec City) and the ACEN Learning Symposium keynote on "AI at Work."

Dr. Welty holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Emory University with focus in ethics and phenomenology. His career spans technology consulting, academic leadership, and entrepreneurship, consistently driving initiatives that define AI's role in organizational and educational transformation.

This blog examines the intersection of philosophy, technology, and the future of work through analysis that combines conceptual rigor with practical implementation experience.