Jack Dorsey outlines how AI will change Block's org chart — and replace managers with 'player-coaches'

Block implemented sweeping layoffs of roughly 40% of staff one month ago; founders Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha have since outlined the company’s AI-focused strategy. Leadership said the organization will be structured around three types of roles as part of its AI future. The combination of deep cuts and strategic pivot presents execution risk that could move the stock by a few percent as investors reassess growth prospects and cost structure.

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Block implemented sweeping layoffs of roughly 40% of staff one month ago; founders Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha have since outlined the company’s AI-focused strategy. Leadership said the organization will be structured around three types of roles as part of its AI future. The combination of deep cuts and strategic pivot presents execution risk that could move the stock by a few percent as investors reassess growth prospects and cost structure.