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A CEO is standing by a controversial decision to lay off nearly 80% of their workforce following employee reluctance to integrate AI into their workflows. The CEO, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly made the cuts two years ago and recently stated they would repeat the action if faced with similar circumstances. The story, initially shared on Reddit, has sparked debate about the ethical considerations of AI adoption and its impact on employment. The original Reddit post highlighted the CEO’s justification for prioritizing technological advancement over retaining staff who were slow to embrace new AI tools, raising questions about the future of human labor in an increasingly automated landscape.