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AI End Game Probabilities
Warner Bros to fire 10%, Moderna trims 10%, TCS cuts 12,200 jobs, and more
Mark Savant
August 02, 2025
What's Ahead
Will AI destroy the world or bring on a new era of prosperity?
There are many theories of it’s impact.
Here’s a list of some of the most likely along with a % chance it occurs.
No, this isn’t an exact science.
Yes, it’s a fun exercise to consider potential outcomes.
What do YOU think?
Where do you see this going?
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Warner Bros will lay off 10 percent
WBD is cutting roughly 10 percent of its motion picture group, which includes marketing, distribution, and production jobs, before splitting the company. AI-powered analytics and content tools are streamlining teams.
Creatives should master AI in digital production or focus on high-value creative decision-making.
TCS cuts 12,200 jobs
TCS announced a 2 percent reduction, axing 12,200 mid- and senior managers as AI tools automate client workflows and demand slows. This signals the hollowing out of middle management.
TCS is the largest IT services provider in India. Many people have claimed AI is just a smoke screen to outsource to India, but we see this trend happening overseas as well.
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Moderna trims 10 percent workforce
Moderna is slashing 10 percent of its global staff (about 500 roles) to save $1.5 billion by 2027 amid falling COVID-shot sales and growing automation in R&D and manufacturing.
Biotech pros must pivot to emerging mRNA and AI-driven drug design roles to avoid displacement.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia cuts 45 jobs
CBA axed 45 frontline banking roles after rolling out AI voice bots for customer service. Unions warn offshoring and automation are erasing entry-level positions.
Finance professionals must embrace AI utilities and hone advisory and relationship skills to stay indispensable.
Tech CEOs blame AI for layoffs
AP News reports CEOs from Microsoft to CrowdStrike cite AI integration as their reason for mass tech layoffs even as broader economic trends play a role. Entry-level and routine roles are most exposed, while AI specialists remain in demand.
Generalists should ramp up AI fluency and oversee automation.