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Most companies will make similar AI-driven structural job cuts within a year.

Jack Dorsey, Block · made Feb 26, 2026 · target Feb 2027 · Open

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I think most companies are late. Within the next year, I believe the majority of companies will reach the same conclusion and make similar structural changes
Jack Dorsey, TechCrunch, The running list of major tech layoffs in 2026 (the quote as reported there)

The prediction

Who
Jack Dorsey, CEO, Block
Made
Feb 26, 2026
Target
Feb 26, 2027 (stated as "within the next year")
Status
Openin 5 months
Source
TechCrunch, The running list of major tech layoffs in 2026 Secondary: a report of what they said
Topics
Jobs

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