Snap's layoffs highlight growing work trend: AI-powered tiny teams

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images Snap is leaning into small, AI-powered "squads" to boost speed and output. AI proponents say the technology lets fewer workers accomplish more, allowing for flatter hierarchies. Risks include weaker talent pipelines, AI-driven bias, and declining worker engagement. Score another one for tiny teams. On Wednesday, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel framed plans to slash 1,000 jobs as part of a shift the social-media company started last year toward org...