Nieman Journalism Lab

The Baltimore Banner’s parent nonprofit acquires the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The acquisition, which will take effect May 4, is the latest example of a metro daily transforming into a nonprofit to ...
The Mercury

Pottstown nonprofits join together to ‘Rock the Block’

Volunteers will be treated to lunch provided by Little Italy/The Pourhouse. Music will be provided by Pottstown students ...
Indiatimes

Anthropic sends 'thanks note' as Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from declaring Anthropic 'national security risk'

AI giant Anthropic has scored a major legal victory after the federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from labelling the company a “national security risk.” According to a report by Business ...
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 ...
Fast Company

This Block employee survived the ‘Thanos snap’—then refused a 90% pay bump and quit immediately. Why her explanation is going viral

When fintech company Block laid off 40% off its workforce last week, CEO Jack Dorsey explained the decision in a memo to employees that he also shared on social media. He was eliminating more than ...
Total Pro Sports

Carson Beck’s Mom Tracy Sends Powerful Note as Miami QB Blocks Out NFL Combine Noise

Excerpt: Carson Beck’s mother posts an encouraging Instagram message after Indiana fans boo the Miami quarterback throughout his Lucas Oil Stadium performance. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium wasn’t ...
Forbes

Block Fired 40% of its People. Wall St. Cheered. It’s Just the Start.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how AI will impact people, business and society. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
Seeking Alpha

Block stock climbs 13% after massive headcount cut

Block stock gained 13% in Friday midday trading, paring from the 20%+ jump it experienced in Thursday after-hours trading. The stock action came after the payment tech company unveiled a stunning ...
The Hill

Block laying off 40 percent of staff, citing AI advancements

Block, the parent company of payment apps Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is laying off more than 40 percent of its staff, pointing to recent advancements in AI that are “enabling a new way of working.
Newsweek

Read Jack Dorsey’s Full Statement As He Lays Off Thousands of Workers

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. In a lengthy note shared on X, the Block co‑founder said the company will shrink from more than 10,000 employees to just ...
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Block’s Mass Layoffs Put Jack Dorsey on the Hook for $68 Million Party

Block spent $68.1 million on event before 40% layoffs. Dorsey cites AI pivot and leaner teams as strategy. Stock surged 20%, adding $6 billion market value. Reports reveal that Jack Dorsey’s September ...