BuzzFeed: 180 jobs cut across 1 verified AI-attributed event. Verified from company statements and primary sources.
AI-attributed job cuts
Apr 20, 2023: 180 jobs. CEO Jonah Peretti announced AI pivot in Jan 2023 memo: 'AI inspired content will move from R&D to core business.' April cuts shuttered BuzzFeed News. Peretti later said AI will 'replace the majority of static content.'