PwC: 2,100 jobs cut across 2 verified AI-attributed events. Verified from company statements and primary sources.
AI-attributed job cuts
May 5, 2025: 1,500 jobs. Deanna Byrne (Assurance lead at PwC) internal communication: 'We are proceeding with a reduction in workforce across various sections of our US operations -- this includes Assurance, Tax, and parts of our legacy Products & Technology sector.' Senior partner Paul Griggs (US North America operations): 'We are in an era of reinvention, with many companies aiming to transform their businesses through data, AI, and other emerging technologies while also fostering greater trust with stakeholders and maintaining the integrity of the capital markets.' Context: PwC made a $1 billion investment in OpenAI/ChatGPT and rolled out the platform to 100,000+ employees in 2024. Three-year ChatGPT partnership announced in 2023. PwC also cut campus recruiting in light of the workforce reduction. Forbes noted: 'AI is transforming the service workforce.' Separate from the February 2026 cuts of ~600 EAs/recruiters.
Feb 26, 2026: 600 jobs. PwC US spokesperson to Bloomberg: 'modernising and simplifying how we work. Just as we help our clients do every day, we're becoming more digital, more efficient and better able to reinvest in growth and align more closely with firm and market needs.' Bloomberg reporting (sourced from people familiar): 'PwC's February cuts were influenced by the firm's push to adopt AI, both in terms of gearing up for automation and cutting costs.' Cuts wiped out the entire TID (Talent Acquisition) department from the top down per Going Concern. PwC has invested $1B in OpenAI/ChatGPT and rolled out AI tools across 100,000+ employees. Firmwide Talent Acquisition Leader Margaret Burke had warned in November 2025 of 'transformation' coming. The February cut included EAs whose work (scheduling, expenses, travel booking, inbox triage) is being absorbed by AI tools.