IBM Stock Climbs 1.18% as Volume Dips to 50th in Activity Amid AI Talent Exodus

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Citi’s recent appointment of Shobhit Varshney, a former IBM executive leading data and AI initiatives at IBM Consulting, signals potential talent loss for IBM. Varshney, who managed AI and automation strategies across North America and Latin America, will now oversee AI integration at Citi, a move that could indirectly impact IBM’s competitive edge in enterprise AI solutions. Citi emphasized its commitment to scaling AI tools for 175,000 employees, with Varshney tasked to accelerate the bank’s AI transformation. Analysts note that IBM’s AI leadership, already facing stiff competition from cloud rivals, may see heightened pressure as top talent is poached by financial institutions expanding their digital capabilities.

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