‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans

WiseTech staff are in a state of uncertainty as they await news on whether they will be among the 2,000 positions cut by the logistics software company, a decision attributed to advancements in artificial intelligence. Employees have expressed frustration over the prolonged wait, describing it as stressful and “ridiculous.”

This situation highlights the growing impact of AI on the workforce, raising concerns about job security and the future roles of human workers in the tech industry, particularly in companies like WiseTech that are rapidly adopting new technologies.