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AI-Washing: What the Block Layoffs Actually Tell Us About Where We Are

AI-Washing: What the Block Layoffs Actually Tell Us About Where We Are

AI-Washing: What the Block Layoffs Actually Tell Us About Where We AreBirgit Gosejacob
Published on: 13/03/2026

Block cut 40% of staff and called it an AI strategy. Here's what actually happened - and the question every CEO should be asking their board right now.

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