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Bookmark: Klarna CEO says the company stopped hiring a year ago because AI ‘can already do all of the jobs’

In a fascinating insight from Business Insider, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski discusses how AI could potentially replace human labor, leading the fintech company to halt hiring. The idea that AI “can already do all the jobs” challenges traditional workforce models. And as someone keenly interested in tech-forward solutions, I find it intriguing how Klarna plans to navigate this AI-driven future. This piece sheds light on the dynamic interplay between innovation and employment.

“Siemiatkowski said AI ‘can already do all of the jobs that we as humans do.’”?4:0†source?.

Klarna CEO says the company stopped hiring a year ago because AI ‘can already do all of the jobs’


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Visionary leader driving digital transformation across higher education and Fortune 500 companies. Pioneered AI integration at Emory University, including GenAI and AI agents, while spearheading faculty information systems and student entrepreneurship initiatives. Led crisis management during pandemic, transitioning 200+ courses online and revitalizing continuing education through AI-driven improvements. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation. Combines Ph.D. in Philosophy with deep tech expertise to navigate ethical implications of emerging technologies. International experience includes DAAD fellowship in Germany. Proven track record in thought leadership, workforce development, and driving profitability in diverse sectors.

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