The job of the future is AI engineering and programming!

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Dow is actively using AI and R&D to transform materials science. They are developing materials to enhance connectivity, performance, and sustainability, which are essential for AI infrastructure and IoT technologies.

Chris Morris
Thu, January 29, 2026

Chemical maker Dow Inc. is the latest company to announce substantial layoffs as it pivots to a stronger reliance on artificial intelligence and automation.

The company, on Thursday, announced it would cut 4,500 jobs as part of a streamlining operation it calls "Transform to Outperform." The cuts will provide a $2 billion boost in near-term revenue, the company said, but will bring with them between $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion in one-time costs, including severance and other costs.

The moves represent roughly 12% of the company's workforce. Dow had 36,000 employees as of December 2024, according to Bloomberg.

"The goal of Transform to Outperform is to achieve significant growth and productivity gains that elevate Dow's competitive position," said Karen S. Carter, Dow's chief operating officer, in a statement. "We are building on the momentum of our current self-help measures – transforming Dow into a company that is more resilient, consistently delivers growth, enables customer success, and delivers greater shareholder value across the cycle."