CS Venkatakrishnan

Chief executive, Barclays

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“That is driving the bulk of the efficiency gains that you’ve seen so far. AI has an important role to play and may have a more important role to play in the future,”
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank’s bosses hail AI productivity advancesThe Guardian, October 22, 2026. Speaking as: Other. As quoted by the source, not their own text. Asked how many cuts link directly to AI, Barclays' chief executive pointed first to deep investments in technology and simpler processes.

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  1. NewsThe GuardianSpeaks

    Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank’s bosses hail AI productivity advances

    The Guardian reports that Barclays will cut about 5,000 jobs, around 5% of its 93,000 staff, as part of cost savings its executives link to AI. The chief executive says technology investment drove most gains; the Unite union calls AI an excuse.