Filing: C3.ai plans to cut ~26% of its workforce; the company had ~1,200 employees as of April 2025; C3.ai shares drop 20%+ after hours on weaker FY guidance (Brody Ford/Bloomberg)
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Jack Dorsey’s Block is eliminating more than 4,000 jobs, roughly 40% of its workforce, as it shifts to an “intelligence-native” model that relies on AI efficiencies. The layoffs will reduce the company’s headcount from over 10,000 to fewer than 6,000 employees.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·Filing: C3.ai plans to cut ~26% of its workforce; the company had ~1,200 employees as of April 2025; C3.ai shares drop 20%+ after hours on weaker FY guidance (Brody Ford/Bloomberg)
C3.ai is cutting about 26% of its workforce, approximately 312 employees. The company had around 1,200 employees as of April 2025. C3.ai shares dropped over 20% after hours due to weaker FY guidance.
- The Verge·Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts nearly half of its staff in AI gamble
Jack Dorsey's Block is cutting its workforce by nearly half, axing over 4,000 jobs. The company will shrink from over 10,000 to less than 6,000 people. Block is making this change due to AI, despite having a strong business with growing gross profit.
- VentureBeat·Jack Dorsey's Block cuts 40% of staff, 4,000+ people — and yes, it's because of AI efficiencies
Block, led by Jack Dorsey, is cutting 40% of its staff due to AI efficiencies. The company is pivoting to an "intelligence-native" model, leveraging AI to deliver more value with a smaller team. Over 4,000 employees will be laid off.
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