AI layoffs this week: Feb 23, 2026 – Mar 1, 2026

The largest event of the week was Block, with 4,000 roles cut (Nearly 40% of workforce (from over 10,000 to just under 6,000). Dorsey stressed the business was strong (Q4 gross profit $2.87B, +24% YoY) and framed the cuts as proactive AI-enabled restructuring.). Across the week, cuts touched finance, technology.

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