Proximus AI layoff details
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Reported layoffs: 1,200
Industry: Telecom · Geography: Belgium
Reuters reported Proximus would cut 1,200 jobs by 2030 as part of an AI-driven effort to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Proximus will cut 1,200 jobs by 2030 due to AI-related efficiency measures, equivalent to 15% of its workforce, CEO Stijn Bijnens said during a presentation to investors on Friday.
Clear Reuters case with a disclosed figure and explicit AI rationale from the CEO. The company also said the cuts were part of a broader efficiency program driven mainly by workforce savings.
Sources
- Reuters, 2026-02-27