British American Tobacco to slash 9,000 jobs as it undertakes AI-driven restructuring

London [UK], June 29, (ANI): British American Tobacco is undertaking a restructuring exercise that will cut nearly 9,000 jobs. The cigarette-maker will eliminate 5,500 roles, while 3,500 roles will be outsourced to third parties, Reuters reported. The overhaul is part of the company’s AI push to boost productivity and become technologically enabled.