Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.

About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its ...

Block says AI will allow it to cut more than 4,000 jobs. Some argue that’s not the whole story.

Block’s “audacious” move ignites debate over whether the company is using AI as an excuse to walk back reckless hiring.

Block to cut more than 4,000 jobs amid AI disruption of the workplace

The company plans to off thousands of people as AI changes the way people work.

Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same

Block, the company behind Square, Cashapp and Afterpay, is proactively slashing 40% of its workforce because of advances in AI. Will other companies follow suit? Tech expert Lance Ulanoff tells CNN’s ...
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Morning Minute: Jack Dorsey Slashes 40% of Block's Jobs Due to AI

Citrini warned everyone that these AI layoffs were coming, and it seems Jack Dorsey took their warning to heart and chose to ...
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This LED Strip Clock Aims To Make Your Next One Easier, Too

At first glance, it may look like [Rybitski]’s 7-segment RGB LED clock is something that’s been done before, but look past the beautiful mounting. It’s not just stylishly framed; ...