Block cuts 4,000 jobs citing AI amid crypto winter and stock woes
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Block announced a 40% layoff (4,000 of 10,000 employees), with CEO Jack Dorsey saying AI advances are changing how the company is built and run. Analysts note that a weak crypto market (Bitcoin holdings around 8,500 BTC), prior overstaffing, and a falling stock price also help explain the move, making it unclear how much AI can actually reduce headcount; market reactions to the announcement were volatile and context across the tech sector shows mixed results.
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