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AI Cited as Cause for Layoffs at Block, Says Jack Dorsey

— filmogaz.com
Key Takeaway
Jack Dorsey has stated that AI was a driving factor behind recent layoffs at Block, coinciding with a broader trend of job cuts across U.S. companies. This announcement comes as Block's shares experience a surge.
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