The Great AI Job Displacement: Block, eBay Cut Thousands as AI Reshapes Workforces
The Great AI Job Displacement: Block, eBay Cut Thousands as AI Reshapes Workforces  
Podcast: InvestTalk
Published On: Fri Mar 06 2026
Description: Block is planning to lay off nearly half its workforce in what it calls a 'deliberate and bold' embrace of AI, while eBay cuts 800 jobs citing AI transformation. This wave of AI-driven layoffs raises critical questions about the future of work and whether these productivity gains will translate to sustainable profits for shareholders.Today's Stocks & Topics: Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Market Wrap, Gold Royalty Corp. (GROY), The Great AI Job Displacement: Block, eBay Cut Thousands as AI Reshapes Workforces, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY), The Global Economy and The Middle East Conflict, The Citrini Report, Aluminum Supply.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands