Amex to Cut 5% of Workforce, Cites AI and Efficiency Drive

American Express announced a 5% workforce reduction (3,500 jobs) to streamline operations and adopt AI, despite reporting a 28% rise in quarterly profit to $3.7B and 9% revenue growth. The move signals a strategic shift toward automation, potentially impacting sentiment on financial-sector employment and AI-driven efficiency.

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