IBM takes U-turn: CEO wanted AI to replace 7.8k jobs, now HR hiring 3x more

IBM is set to triple entry-level hiring in 2026, a significant shift from its 2023 stance on AI replacing jobs. These roles are being redefined, with junior developers focusing more on customer interaction and less on routine coding. This move aims to prevent future talent shortages and acknowledges AI’s role in reshaping, not eliminating, work.