Business · 1h ago
Patreon Cuts 20% of Staff, Citing AI Shift
Patreon is laying off 93 employees, or 20% of its workforce, according to a memo from CEO Jack Conte. Conte said the cuts are not because AI replaces humans, but because AI has fundamentally transformed how the tech industry works. The layoffs come as the creator platform adjusts to AI-driven changes in operations.
Meridian48 take
Conte's framing that AI isn't replacing humans but is driving layoffs is a fine line—the net effect is still job losses attributed to AI's impact.
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