Amex Plans Job Cuts, Sets AI Rules as Gen Z Spending Jumps 35%

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    "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/economy/2026/american-express-plans-job-cuts-sets-ai-rules-generation-z-spending-jumps-35percent/",
    "title": "Amex Plans Job Cuts, Sets AI Rules as Gen Z Spending Jumps 35% - PYMNTS.com",
    "excerpt": "Highlights American Express announced a restructuring targeting 5% of global positions. Gen Z spending rose 35% in the third quarter, according to management commentary. Outside AI agents face access controls, remarks from an earnings call documented. American Express is cutting management layers and expanding artificial intelligence across customer service and commerce, with rules governing how outside agents reach customers’ accounts and benefits. Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content - no additional logins required. yes Subscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . Δ According to a Friday (Oct. 23) third-quarter earnings presentation and management commentary on an earnings call, the company expects to eliminate approximately 5% of positions globally following a $336 million restructuring charge. American Express Chairman and CEO Steve Squeri said leadership teams were asked to streamline their organizations and speed decision-making. He described AI’s productivity benefits separately, without attributing the full reduction to automation. American Express launched its first conversational AI voice...",
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