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Barclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Push

Barclays said it is cutting 5,000 jobs, around 5% of its workforce, as it simplifies technology systems and adopts AI.

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By Michael HennesseyBarclays said it is cutting 5,000 jobs in an attempt reduce costs, as it simplifies tech systems and embraces AI. The cuts are equal to around 5% of the British bank's workforce, Barclays said when it reported quarterly results this morning.Chief Executive C.S. Venkatakrishnan s…