Clickup mocks employees over AI 8 days before layoff
Clickup has been criticized for a post about using AI to achieve a 100x return on investment just 8 days before laying off employees. The company's decision to highlight the potential benefits of AI so close to the layoffs has been seen as insensitive. The incident has sparked a reaction on social media, with many users expressing their disapproval of the company's actions.
- ▪Clickup posted about using AI to achieve a 100x return on investment 8 days before laying off employees.
- ▪The company's decision has been criticized as insensitive and poorly timed.
- ▪The incident has sparked a reaction on social media, with many users expressing their disapproval.
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Rhys@RhysSullivanIncredibly funny to post this 8 days before laying off a bunch of people thinking AI will get you a 100x ROI7:54 AM · May 22, 2026379.9KViews:host{display:inline-block;direction:ltr;white-space:nowrap;line-height:1}span{display:inline-block}:host([data-will-change]) span{will-change:transform}.number,.digit{padding:round(nearest, calc(var(--number-flow-mask-height, 0.25em) / 2), 1px) 0}.symbol{white-space:pre}53:where(number-flow-react){line-height:1}number-flow-react > span{font-kerning:none;display:inline-block;padding:calc(round(nearest, calc(var(--number-flow-mask-height, 0.25em) / 2), 1px) * 2) 0}53:host{display:inline-block;direction:ltr;white-space:nowrap;line-height:1}span{display:inline-block}:host([data-will-change])…
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