Smithsonian Magazine

Albert Einstein Played With These Building Blocks as a Child. Here’s How They Helped Shape His Magnificent Mind

A set of children’s building blocks (Anker-Steinbaukasten) that belonged to Albert Einstein Christie's Albert Einstein spent his life trying to understand how the universe was built—its hidden order, ...
The New York Times

I Worked for Block. Its A.I. Job Cuts Aren’t What They Seem.

Mr. Zamost was the head of communications, policy and people at Square, now known as Block, from 2015 to 2020. See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de nuestra cobertura en los ...
Time

Block’s layoffs are an outlier. Their influence might not be.

When Jack Dorsey announced last week that his fintech company Block was laying off 40% of its workforce due to AI, I immediately thought of two other newsmaking tech CEOs: Elon Musk laying off 80% of ...
The Motley Fool

After Block's Layoffs, Could These 3 Companies Be Next?

Software stocks have plunged this year on fears of AI disruption. Block seemed to confirm those fears by announcing mass layoffs as it pivoted AI. Software stocks fell on the news, but it's likely to ...
Business Insider

Inside Block's AI push that ended in pink slips

Seven former Block workers say they used AI to varying degrees and weren't convinced it would replace them. CEO Jack Dorsey's decision to cut the workforce in half came as a shock. AI-driven layoffs ...
New York Post

Block shares spike 20% after Jack Dorsey orders sweeping layoffs to ride AI wave

Financial tech firm Block’s stock surged as much as 20% in Friday trading after its billionaire CEO Jack Dorsey revealed plans for sweeping layoffs and a full embrace of AI tools. Dorsey, best known ...
MarketWatch

Block says AI will allow it to cut more than 4,000 jobs. Some argue that’s not the whole story.

Block’s stock is rocketing 16% after the company said that massive advancements in artificial intelligence are allowing it to cut more than 40% of its workforce. But some argue that the real story is ...
Business Insider

Here's what smart people are saying about Jack Dorsey slashing Block's workforce

Jack Dorsey announced major layoffs at Block, cutting nearly half of its workforce. Dorsey said AI was behind the cuts, and the company's stock rose over 20% in after-hours trading. Tech and VC ...
Los Angeles Times

Block to cut more than 4,000 jobs amid AI disruption of the workplace

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Fintech company Block said Thursday that it’s cutting more than 4,000 workers or nearly half of its workforce as ...
Seeking Alpha

Block stock soars 20%+ after slashing headcount, delivering strong 2026 guidance

Block (XYZ) stock surged 23% in Thursday after-hours trading after the payment technology company announced that it's cutting its staff by ~40%. Meanwhile, the company issued strong guidance for 2026 ...
TheStreet.com

Jack Dorsey slashes 40% of Block staff despite rising profits

Block Inc. (Nasdaq: XYZ), Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin-centric fintech company reported the financial results for Q4 2025 on Feb. 26. The company generated adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.65 on ...
Reuters

Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut nearly half its workforce in AI overhaul, shares surge

Block to cut over 4,000 jobs CEO says AI has changed how a company is run Stock surges 25% after market Analysts call cuts a "seminal moment" in AI era Feb 26 (Reuters) - Block (XYZ.N), opens new tab ...