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The Walt Disney Company Announces Layoffs in Legal Affairs Driven by AI Adoption

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 25
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What happened

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The Walt Disney Company is undergoing significant operational restructuring as part of its embrace of artificial intelligence and efficiency goals. A memo from Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer Horacio Gutierrez warned staff of a 'layoff wipeout' in the Legal and Global Affairs department. This department, which employs about a thousand people, will be much smaller in the coming months.

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The layoffs are focused on the company's Legal and Global Affairs operations, which are undergoing a 'reinvention as technology reshapes.' The company stated it is reviewing every aspect of its work to achieve a more efficient and cost-effective operational model.

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    The Walt Disney Company might face increased costs associated with managing large-scale corporate transitions.

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