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‘Some may ask why we’re reducing roles when the company is performing well,’ an executive admitted, blaming AI for the layoffs.

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[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What investors need to realize and reward, is that replacing the expensive employees will save more money faster. Starting with the executives puts all that money back in your pockets.

AI won't sabotage your brand like Elon Musk. AI won't steal from you by writing a masturbatorial book about itself on Company time like Jack Welch. It won't waste investor dollars on a private jet so it can work from home and commute from another city like Brian Niccol.

AI executives will never need salaries or stock options. Will never have publically embarrasing affairs at coldplay concerts. Will never get sued for sexual harrassment. Don't need golden parachutes etc...

It's the right thing to do and the right time to do it.

[–] meco03211@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

Also AI can't be sued. You can de-risk your potential litigation as well.