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Barclays fires 5000 workers because of artificial intelligence

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Briefings

Barclays in Portugal announced a 5,000-job reduction in 2026 due to AI concerns, marking a significant contraction for the bank. The bank's Portuguese branch specifically noted that AI impacts on HR resources are causing this decline, though the article does not specify the exact number of affected employees or the total number of jobs lost across all branches.

Key points

• Barclays announced a 5,000-job reduction in 2026 due to concerns about artificial intelligence.
• The bank's Portuguese branch specifically noted that AI impacts on HR resources are causing this decline.

Context

Barclays is facing competition and workforce reductions, with the Portuguese branch explicitly attributing the HR impact to AI concerns.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026, which does not specify the total number of jobs lost across all branches or the exact number of affected employees.

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