Block is rehiring some employees it laid off earlier due to AI adoption.

Block Rehires After AI Layoffs—A Reminder That Humans Still Have a Role

AI isn't ready to take over everything. Block, Jack Dorsey's fintech firm, laid off over 4,000 employees in February as it leaned into AI tools. Now, some are coming back—due to "administrative errors" or manager advocacy. Translation: machines still need human backup.

Block isn't alone. Klarna did the same after its own AI-driven cuts. The lesson? Integrating AI is messy, and human work still has value.