VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-17
“But the reality is that in many industries, again, because of the macro environment, it is being thought as: ‘OK, can I cut costs? Can I cut employees?’ The truth is probably somewhere in between.”
Lokdeep Singh · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Singh acknowledged that many industries are viewing AI as a cost-cutting tool amid the macro environment.
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