# AI job threat: Barclays to cut 5,000 roles in technology-driven cost drive

https://mins.news/en/video/112770

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 13:06 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hko9Evnd5Gg

> Barclays says it will cut around 5,000 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, this year. The bank is using technology including AI to reduce fixed costs and improve returns.

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