Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs as AI Replaces Financial Operations Roles
Block is reducing its workforce from over 10,000 to under 6,000 employees, with CEO Jack Dorsey citing AI as enabling "a new way of working." The company's stock jumped 22% on February 26, 2026 following the announcement, as investors bet on AI-driven efficiency gains across fintech operations.
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