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Read the email Jack Dorsey sent when he cut 931 of Block's staff | TechCrunch

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Fintech Block laid off 931 people today , according to a leaked email from CEO Jack Dorsey .

The news was announced to staff in an email from the company's co-founder and CEO.

Dorsey denies that the layoffs are for financial reasons or to replace workers with AI .

Block last underwent major layoffs in January 2024 when it cut around 1,000 roles.

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