In 2023, IBM made waves by laying off more than 8,000 employees, largely within its human resources division. But what came next surprised many inside and outside the company: IBM began hiring again—in large numbers. A report by McKinsey & Company supports this pattern, suggesting that AI adoption often reshapes workforces rather than reducing them outright. Krishna was candid in his remarks, rejecting the more apocalyptic narratives that have dominated public discourse around AI and jobs. IBM’s journey may soon serve as a template for other companies navigating the complex intersection of AI adoption and workforce evolution.