Autodesk Reshapes Business Around AI Cloud As Legal Risks Surface

Autodesk is undergoing a major strategic shift, reducing its global workforce by 7% as it pivots resources toward AI-driven platforms and cloud services. The design and engineering software giant is prioritizing cloud delivery and name branding, exemplified by a recent trademark lawsuit against Google over the "Flow" product name. This restructuring highlights the company's aggressive search for growth in the AI sector despite emerging legal challenges and a competitive software landscape.