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FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · today 04:10 EDT

Explained: What is Block, the fin-tech company cutting 4,000 jobs in one go

Jack Dorsey’s fin-tech giant Block is laying off 4,000 workers as it leans on AI to streamline operations, but what exactly does this company do? Let's find out here.

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