General Motors (GM) has announced the laying off of hundreds of salaried IT workers as part of a major restructuring aimed at trimming costs and adapting to evolving technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence. The automaker is cutting between 500 to 600 white-collar jobs in a push to overhaul its IT department, citing a need for personnel with stronger tech skills. These layoffs come as GM faces mounting financial pressures and seeks to position itself better within the competitive landscape of the automotive industry. The decision has raised concerns about the future direction of the company, especially among its workforce in key U.S. hubs.