Automation

Block Fires Half Its Humans After Realizing Robots Don't Need Mental Health Days or Artisanal Coffee

In a move that surprised absolutely no one who has been paying attention to the slow, metallic takeover of our society, Block, the company formerly known as Square, has decided to hit the eject button on nearly half its workforce. Why? Because the robots are finally ready to do your job, and unlike you, they do not require health insurance, artisanal coff…