General Motors Cuts 600 IT Jobs, Shifts Toward AI Hiring

May 12, 2026
General Motors has laid off about 600 employees from its IT department as part of a restructuring that prioritizes AI-focused roles. The company continues to hire for positions in AI, data engineering, and cloud infrastructure.

General Motors has laid off hundreds of employees in its information technology division as part of a restructuring that emphasizes artificial intelligence skills, reports CNBC. The cuts began Monday and affected about 500 to 600 salaried workers, mainly in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan.

The company said it is transforming its IT organization to better position itself for the future. While certain roles have been eliminated, GM continues to hire for positions that focus on AI, data engineering, analytics, and cloud infrastructure. According to its careers website, 82 openings remain in IT, including roles related to AI and autonomous vehicles.

The layoffs follow previous reductions in GM’s software and engineering teams over the past two years as the automaker redirects resources toward technology and automation initiatives. The restructuring reflects GM’s ongoing move to align its workforce with emerging AI and digital system development needs.

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