Bosch: 5,550 jobs cut

Bosch's workforce reduction plans affect around 5,550 jobs globally, with a significant chunk in Germany. The company had previously announced plans to cut 7,000 employees in October 2024. The connection to AI is moderate — while the company is investing in AI capabilities, the layoffs were attributed to broader restructuring alongside technology adoption. Of the 5,550 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 2,220 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Automotive/Manufacturing where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.