[ManuelKiessling]

Reading only the parts of the post that are not about AI does not instill the sense that Mr Armstrong is the kind of person who would hesitate to say that people are let go because the company wants/needs to save money.

[notahacker]

Saying they're being let go due to the amazing efficiency of AI juices the stock prices more though.

[quadrifoliate]

This. Until we get regulations on AI-related layoffs, even the cheese making company will claim that their regular layoffs are to "invest more in AI".