AI and job cuts: What the block layoffs signal for pharma and beyond
In the past few months, the corporate world has seen a surge in workforce reductions that are explicitly tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation — not just general cost-cutting. The biggest recent example comes from fintech firm Block Inc., which announced plans to cut over 4,000 jobs — roughly 40 % of its workforce — as AI tools reshape how it builds and runs its business, according to multiple news reports. What about pharma?