‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans
May 8, 2026
•TheGuardian_Technology•Strong impact[key points]
Key points
- •WiseTech is laying off 30% of its staff (2,000 jobs) due to AI advancements.
- •Product and development and customer service teams are expected to be reduced by up to 50%.
- •Employees are experiencing significant stress due to uncertainty about their future.