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Amex Plans Job Cuts, Sets AI Rules as Gen Z Spending Jumps 35%

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American Express plans to eliminate approximately 5% of positions globally while trimming management layers. The company is also expanding artificial intelligence across customer service and commerce, establishing rules for how outside agents access customer accounts.

Key facts

  • American Express expects to eliminate roughly 5% of jobs globally.
  • The company is cutting management layers and expanding artificial intelligence across customer service and commerce.
  • Rules are being set to govern how outside agents access customer accounts and benefits.

Source excerpt · PYMNTS

American Express is cutting management layers and expanding artificial intelligence across customer service and commerce, with rules governing how outside agents reach customers’ accounts and benefits. According to a Friday (Oct. 23) third-quarter earnings presentation and management commentary on an earnings call, the company expects to eliminate approximately 5% of positions globally following a…