AT&T Cuts Jobs and Energy Use as Automation Reshapes Its Telecom Operations

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AT&T is undertaking a major operational shift aimed at demonstrating greater efficiency to Wall Street investors. The telecom giant is reducing its workforce as part of a broader push toward increased automation across its business. Alongside job cuts, the company is also working to lower its electricity consumption. These moves signal AT&T's intent to maintain profitability by doing more with fewer resources. The strategy reflects a wider industry trend of legacy telecoms modernizing aging infrastructure to stay competitive.

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