In what can only be described as a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, Fiverr has laid off 250 employees in its quest to transform into an ‘AI-first’ company. Yes, folks, you heard that right. It seems that all those ads promising to freelance your way to a relaxed beach life may be in a bit of trouble.
Fiverr’s CEO Micha Kaufman made the bold declaration that ‘AI is coming for your jobs. Heck, it’s coming for my job too.’ Talk about a boss who likes to keep it real!
The CEO waved goodbye to 30% of the workforce, insisting it’s for a larger vision—one where AI applications, enterprise budgets, and long-term projects shine brighter than your aunt’s collection of cat memorabilia. Millions of businesses already rely on Fiverr to stay afloat, but why not put their money on a digital workforce that doesn’t require coffee breaks?
With this bold move, Fiverr is clearly betting on the robot revolution. It’s like that moment in ‘The Matrix’ when Neo realized he had to choose between the red pill or the blue. Spoiler alert: We’re taking the red pill, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence. Will this shift lead to a more efficient digital future or a dystopian world where we are all replaced by chatbots?
Only time will tell, but as Fiverr pivots to the AI realm, let’s just say a lot of freelancers might want to have a chat about their backup plans.
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