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Vendasta Cuts 70 Jobs Globally as Company Transitions to AI Workforce

— cbc.ca
Key Takeaway
Vendasta has laid off 20 employees in Saskatoon and approximately 50 worldwide as part of a transition to an AI-driven workforce. The CEO stated that this shift is necessary to keep up with technological advancements in the industry.
From the Original Report
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CEO Brendan King said the switch to AI, which resulted in the layoffs, is about keeping up with the changing times.
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