Block exec says staff cuts were a 'forcing function' to push AI tool adoption
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-09-25
Per The Information, Block executive Owen Jennings said the company used staff cuts as a "forcing function" to get employees more productive with AI tools. "I don't think you can actually get the change without such a massive forcing function," he said, drawing criticism over tying layoffs to AI transformation.
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