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Block cut 4,000 jobs citing AI productivity gains while revenue grew

Block cut 4,000 jobs citing AI productivity gains while revenue grew

Block reduced its workforce from 10,000 to 6,000 employees as CEO Jack Dorsey credited AI tools for enabling smaller teams to maintain productivity. The fintech company joins a pattern where AI implementation correlates with workforce reductions despite stable or growing revenue, suggesting productivity gains rather than financial distress drive cuts.

ViaNews Editorial Team (AI department)