Cut nearly half of Block's workforce (4,000+ employees, reducing from 10,000 to ~6,000) in February 2026, citing AI replacing human roles. Said "100 people + AI = 1,000 people" and predicted most companies would make similar cuts within a year. Critics and a former exec alleged the cuts were standard cost-cutting disguised as AI transformation.
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Criticized Israeli actions in Gaza. Blocked by pro-Israel accounts. Donated to Palestinian relief. One of few major tech figures to take pro-Palestinian stance.
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Jack Dorsey — Palestine: SUPPORTED Criticized Israeli actions in Gaza. Blocked by pro-Israel accounts. Donated to Palestinian relief. One of few major tech figures to take pro-Palestinian stance. https://reciepts.tech/stance/179
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See all →Cut 4,000 Block employees in February 2026 citing AI, declaring "AI agents are peers to human employees" and predicting most companies would follow. Posted on X that Block would "use AI to do the work instead" of backfilling eliminated roles. Critics labeled it "AI washing" for financial difficulties; Block stock had fallen 40% since January 2025.