"The core thesis is simple. Intelligence tools have changed what it means to build and run a company. A significantly smaller team, using the tools we're building, can do more and do it better."
"For years, we have debated whether AI would dent jobs at the margin. Now we have a public case study in which the CEO explicitly says that intelligence tools have changed what it means to build and run a company. Other large employers have announced tens of thousands of cuts in recent months. Some have downplayed the AI link. Block did not."
Block, the fintech parent company of Square and Cash App, announced layoffs of over 4,000 employees from its 10,000-plus workforce. CEO Jack Dorsey attributed the restructuring to artificial intelligence, stating that intelligence tools have fundamentally changed how companies operate and that smaller teams using these tools can accomplish more efficiently. The announcement explicitly linked AI to the job cuts, distinguishing Block from other companies that downplayed AI's role in recent layoffs. Investors responded positively, with Block's stock surging to nearly $69 in after-hours trading, up from $54.53 at close. The company reported strong fourth-quarter results with gross profit jumping 24% year-over-year, supporting investor confidence in the restructuring strategy.
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