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Block slashed 40% of its workforce for AI — and earnings suggest that’s paying off

Block slashed 40% of its workforce for AI — and earnings suggest that’s paying off
MarketWatch Wednesday 05 August 2026, 22:19 UTC By Emily Bary 1 min read
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“We can ship higher-quality products much, much more quickly,” an executive said in the wake of the company’s better-than-expected earnings report

“We can ship higher-quality products much, much more quickly,” an executive said in the wake of the company’s better-than-expected earnings report
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