4,000 People Fired for AI. I Have Thoughts.

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Block just fired 4,000 people in a single day. Their CEO Jack Dorsey said it was because of AI. The stock jumped 20%. And the internet lost its mind.Half the people say this is pure hype. The other half say AI is coming for all of us. I think both sides are wrong, and I have thoughts.In this video I go through what actually happened at Block, weigh the evidence for and against the AI narrative, talk about why Wall Street loved this so much, and share what I think it means for leaders, employees, and anyone trying to figure out where AI and jobs are actually heading. I also take on the myth that AI skills will protect you from layoffs.

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Block just fired 4,000 people in a single day. Their CEO Jack Dorsey said it was because of AI. The stock jumped 20%. And the internet lost its mind.Half the people say this is pure hype. The other half say AI is coming for all of us. I think both...

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