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Auto manufacturer General Motors recently confirmed that it will be culling around a thousand of its software workers, with the company stating that it plans to double-down on prioritizing its work with artificial intelligence, as well as in-vehicle software systems.
Speaking to the folks over at TechCrunch, GM representative Stuart Fowle states that the job cuts have nothing to do with cost-cutting or performance, but instead will enable the company to further propel itself in a modern market of software-defined vehicles. The layoffs affect employees worldwide, although a majority of staff affected are in Michigan. As per an official company statement:
As we build GM’s future, we must simplify for speed and excellence, make bold choices, and prioritize the investments that will have the greatest impact. As a result, we’re reducing certain teams within the Software and Services organization. We are grateful to those who helped establish a strong foundation that positions GM to lead moving forward.
That’s not to say that GM’s efforts with software development has been flawless – in fact, the company had to stop sales of its Blazer EV last year following issues with the built-in software.
Source: TechCrunch
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