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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Great AI Job Displacement: Block, eBay Cut Thousands as AI Reshapes Workforces

from InvestTalk · host Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors

Block is planning to lay off nearly half its workforce in what it calls a 'deliberate and bold' embrace of AI, while eBay cuts 800 jobs citing AI transformation. This wave of AI-driven layoffs raises critical questions about the future of work and whether these productivity gains will translate to sustainable profits for shareholders.Today's Stocks & Topics: Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Market Wrap, Gold Royalty Corp. (GROY), The Great AI Job Displacement: Block, eBay Cut Thousands as AI Reshapes Workforces, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY), The Global Economy and The Middle East Conflict, The Citrini Report, Aluminum Supply.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Block is planning to lay off nearly half its workforce in what it calls a 'deliberate and bold' embrace of AI, while eBay cuts 800 jobs citing AI transformation. This wave of AI-driven layoffs raises critical questions about the future of work and...

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