Beyond Layoff

Jack Dorsey @jack posted on X    we're making @blocks   smaller today. here's my note to the company. #### today we're making one of the hardest decisions in the history of our company: we're reducing our organization by nearly half, from over 10,000 people to just under 6,000. that means over 4,000 of you are being asked to leave or entering into consultation. I'll be straight about what's happening, why, and what it means for everyone. today we're making one of the hardest decisions in the history of our company: we're reducing our organization by nearly half, from over 10,000 people to just under 6,000. that means over 4,000 of you are being asked to leave or entering into consultation. i'll be straight about what's happening, why, and what it means for everyone. first off, if you're one of the people affected, you'll receive your salary for 20 weeks + 1 week per year of tenure, equity vested through the end of may, 6 months of he...

Today we're diving into two jaw-dropping fraud stories shaking the AI world. From fake apps to pilfered robot dogs, these tales expose how scammers are cashing in on AI's gold rush. Buckle up – hype rules, but reality bites back. First up: the unicorn that wasn't. Back in early June 2025, London-based Builder.ai – once hailed as a $1.5 billion darling – imploded into bankruptcy. Founded by Sachin Dev Duggal, this startup promised to build custom apps "as easily as ordering a pizza" with their revolutionary AI assistant, Natasha. They reeled in over $450 million from heavyweights like Microsoft, SoftBank, and Qatar's Investment Authority. Investors salivated over the pitch: AI magic turning ideas into code overnight. But here's the twist – it was all smoke and mirrors. Reports revealed that behind Natasha's chatty facade, about 700 engineers in India were manually coding everything, pretending to be bots. No AI revolution, just good old human sweatshops...

There has been a lot of buzz about "AI taking away professional jobs" including that of lawyers and doctors. So, I decided to sit down to see for myself. This is not a doomsday post about AI taking away legal jobs, but rather how the tools are already helping litigants like me stay abreast of the process, arguments, counter-arguments. But also the limitations of these tools. AI isn't replacing lawyers—it's empowering everyday litigants like me to better understand and navigate complex cases. In my ongoing battle against bureaucratic delays in a land title update with Bengaluru's Revenue Department and BDA, AI tools have proven invaluable for anticipating arguments and finding precedents. My Legal Battle Background For over six years, I've fought local officials in Karnataka High Court over a stalled land title update after refusing bribes. Despite repeated favorable judgments, they drag their feet with excuses, forcing multiple filings. Key pending petitions i...

Recently, Mustafa Suleyman , the CEO of Microsoft AI , sat down for an in-depth conversation about the trajectory of artificial intelligence, the future of workplaces, and how society should prepare for the rapid changes ahead. 🧠 A “Humanist” Approach to AI Suleyman described Microsoft’s philosophy on AI as “humanist” — meaning that new AI systems should be developed to augment human capabilities rather than replace them outright . The central theme of the talk highlighted the importance of aligning advanced technology with human needs and ethical values. He emphasized that AI should not just automate tasks, but enhance human creativity, judgment, and collaboration , allowing people to focus on areas where human insight matters most. ⚙️ The Speed of AI Progress One of the most eye-catching points in the interview was Suleyman’s projection about how quickly AI might reshape the world of work: Most white-collar jobs — including roles in law, accounting, marketing, and software e...

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