{
  "id": 17819207,
  "title": "SUSE to cut one in ten employees because of... AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/suse-to-cut-one-in-ten-employees-because-of-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T15:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Software",
    "slug": "the-register-software",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/11/02/suse-to-cut-one-in-ten-employees-because-of-ai/5306950"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SUSE, an open-source software company, has announced a 10% reduction in its global workforce of around 1,900 employees. The move comes as management cites automation and AI as driving forces for the restructuring, according to a memo sent to staff. CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen, who joined SUSE in March 2023, stated that these decisions are painful but necessary for the company's long-term sustainability and adaptability. The organization believes that AI capabilities are evolving rapidly, necessitating a significant reimagining of how software companies operate. SUSE has already started modernizing its workflows with new tools, leading to a decrease in the demand for certain roles. Van Leeuwen emphasized that staff in affected roles will be provided with support and guidance to transition into new positions or areas of focus within the company.",
  "summary": "'Modern tooling is already changing our daily workflows' says CEO at open source biz",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}