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Dutch government plans 25,000 job cuts in AI overhaul
The Dutch government plans to eliminate 25,000 civil service jobs through an artificial intelligence overhaul, aiming to save about five billion dollars annually. The workforce reached a record 160,000 at the end of 2025, up 41 percent since 2018.
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