Jack Dorsey fires nearly half staff at Block

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Block CEO Jack Dorsey cites AI for layoff of nearly 50% of workers
Jack Dorsey, CEO and co-founder of Block, announced in a letter to shareholders that the Oakland-based financial company was laying off more than 4,000 employees, or about 40% of its workforce. Block is an Oakland-based online financial platform that has Square and Cash App under its wing.

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Jack Dorsey’s fintech firm, Block, made headlines by announcing one of the most drastic workforce reductions in the tech sector, laying off approximately 4,000 employees.

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Jack Dorsey's Block lays off half its staff
Following the layoff announcement, Block's stock surged by as much as 27% in extended trading.

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Jack Dorsey's Block To Slash 40% Workforce, Cut 4,000 Jobs In Major AI-Led Restructuring
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Jack Dorsey’s Block To Lay Off 4,000 Employees Over AI-Led Efficiency

Block shares soar as much as 24% as company slashes workforce by nearly half

"Today we shared a difficult decision with our team," Jack Dorsey, Block's co-founder and CEO, wrote in a letter to shareholders. "We're reducing Block by nearly half, from over 10,000 people to just under 6,000, which means that over 4,000 people are being asked to leave or entering into consultation."
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