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Fintech Company Block Lays Off 4,000 Staff, Citing AI
Fintech company Block has laid off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, with CEO Jack Dorsey citing AI tools as a reason for fundamental changes in company operations. However, some experts suggest pandemic overhiring and overly ambitious AI promises also played a role.
27 Feb, 05:47 — 28 Feb, 09:00
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cbcHigh49d ago
Block lays off 4,000 workers citing AI. But how much does AI actually have to do with it?
In a letter to the company, CEO Jack Dorsey said AI tools are making fundamental changes to “what it means to build and run a company.” But tech experts say pandemic overhiring and overly-ambitious promises of AI have had a role in tech layoffs.
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual50d ago
Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI
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