# WiseTech has begun informing staff that they will lose their jobs as part of redundancies the company has said are due to artificial intelligence advancements.

*business · news · 2026-05-21 · The Guardian*

## Key points

- WiseTech omitted references to AI in redundancy emails to China-based staff after a recent court ruling.
- The company is laying off 2,000 employees—nearly 30% of its workforce—citing AI advancements.
- Union membership among WiseTech technical workers has surged to over 30% amid the layoffs.
- Employees received inconsistent communication, with greater transparency demands and reports of declining morale.

**Companies:** WiseTech
**Countries:** Australia, China, South Korea, Mexico, Germany

[Read the full story on The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/22/wisetech-redundancies-australia-omits-ai-from-emails-to-chinese-employees)

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