# Barclays plans to cut 5,000 jobs in AI efficiency drive

https://mins.news/en/item/110705

- CNBC, 2026-10-22 07:41 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/22/barclays-ai-jobs-cuts.html

> Barclays, a U.K. bank, said Thursday it intends to eliminate 5,000 staff positions, citing efficiency savings from AI.

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