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Yesterday β€” 6 November 2026Newspapers

A.I. Was Supposed to Come for Our Jobs. So Far, Evidence Is Mixed.

6 November 2026 at 16:02
White collar industries that are most exposed to artificial intelligence continued to add jobs in October, although that growth has been weak.

Β© Seth Wenig/Associated Press

Job seekers wait in line at a job fair in New York in October.

A.I. Was Supposed to Come for Our Jobs. So Far, Evidence Is Mixed.

6 November 2026 at 16:02
White collar industries that are most exposed to artificial intelligence continued to add jobs in October, although that growth has been weak.

Β© Seth Wenig/Associated Press

Job seekers wait in line at a job fair in New York in October.
Before yesterdayNewspapers

Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Employees as It Spends on A.I.

26 October 2026 at 19:05
About a quarter of the tech giant’s employees were eligible for the packages, although the company cautioned it did not expect many employees to sign on.

Β© Juan Arredondo for The New York Times

Volvo Shares Plunge as China Ambitions Fade for Western Carmakers

23 October 2026 at 13:08
The Swedish automaker plans to cut another 2,500 jobs, joining competitors in offering a gloomy view of the world’s biggest car market.

Β© Marie Mannes/Reuters

Volvo’s chief executive, Hakan Samuelsson, last April. β€œNobody will be successful with the old recipe” for selling cars in China, he said Friday. β€œThose times are gone.”

Fearing Mass A.I. Layoffs, Some in Congress Eye Ways to Aid Workers

By: Tony Romm
23 October 2026 at 09:03
A bill to bolster the nation’s unemployment insurance program reflects the concern β€” and the risks β€” in Washington.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

A proposal by Senator Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, would greatly expand the nation’s unemployment insurance program.

Barclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs in A.I.-Driven Push to Lower Costs

22 October 2026 at 12:45
The move is the latest illustration of a company saying it believes it can be more efficient with fewer workers because of artificial intelligence.

Β© Sam Bush for The New York Times

Barclays is cutting 5 percent of its work force as banks turn to A.I., amid growing pressure to prove the technology can bolster productivity and profits.

Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

20 October 2026 at 22:39
The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.

Β© Mario Tama/Getty Images

Despite being the most-watched paid streaming service in the world, Netflix is not growing fast enough for its top executives or its shareholders.

Netflix, Facing Slowing Growth, Cuts 6% of Its Work Force

14 October 2026 at 17:21
The streamer’s share price is down more than 40 percent over the last year as the company has struggled with stalling engagement.

Β© Mario Tama/Getty Images

This is the company’s widest round of job cuts since 2022, when Netflix experienced a rare dip in subscriber figures.
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