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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 12, 2026

General Motors Lays Off IT Workers to Hire AI Specialists

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 13, 2026
500 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Department affected: IT.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Motors Company is laying off approximately 500 IT workers as part of a strategic shift to hire specialists in artificial intelligence. This decision reflects the company's focus on enhancing its technological capabilities and adapting to the evolving automotive landscape. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and invest in new technologies that are crucial for future growth. The affected employees are primarily based in Detroit, Michigan, where the company's IT department is located. This move underscores the competitive pressures within the automotive industry as companies increasingly prioritize AI and digital transformation.

General Motors Company cut 500 jobs affecting its IT team as of May 13, 2026.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 163,000 people General Motors Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at General Motors Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 50,830 employees.

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Consumer Cyclical · 163,000 employees
43
EVENTS TRACKED
68K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 12, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 14, 2026