The Latest Breaking News from Block

Online response to the attack on Sam Altman's house shows a generational divide

Gen Z is furious about AI, and so is the American countryside.

Fortune · Apr 14

‘It tastes like a Twinkie’: Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason—humans don’t like it

Fears about AI’s transformation of the job market may be overblown, according to veteran journalist Kara Swisher—and it’s all thanks to a growing desire for something real.

Fortune · Apr 13

Goldman Sachs Layoff Warning: Tech Workers Being Displaced by AI Face Pay Cuts and Longer Job Hunts

Goldman Sachs warns AI layoffs may cut tech workers' pay and extend job searches, as automation reshapes the technology workforce.

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

A Former Block Contestant Has Announced They’re Returning For 2026 Season So Tools Up

After becoming a fan favourite on last year’s season of The Block, one contestant has announced they’re returning to the reality show.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 29

Andy Jassy and Jack Dorsey Blamed AI for Massive Layoffs, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Warns ‘AI Washing’ Is Real. What’s Really Going on with Huge Job Cuts?

More and more Silicon Valley CEOs are blaming job losses on AI. But according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, these big layoffs have less to do with technology and more to do with traditional business fundamentals.

Barchart · Mar 27

'Lambo Guy' swipe, as company fined for illegal lottery

High-profile businessman Adrian Portelli has taken a swipe at authorities after he was cleared of conducting an unlawful lottery, but his company was fined.

AAP · Mar 27

Adrian Portelli’s Business Cops $40k Fine After Being Found Guilty Of Unlawful Lotteries In SA

While Adrian Portelli himself was found not guilty of assisting in running illegal lotteries — which he celebrated on social media — his business has been slapped with a heavy fine.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 27

Tech Layoffs Surge to 59,000 in 2026 as Amazon, Meta and Block Cut Jobs Amid AI Shift — Who's Next?

AI and automation led to over 59,000 job cuts in 2026. Discover how companies like Amazon and Block are using AI for efficiency and what it means for future employment.

International Business Times UK · Mar 25

Epic Games Layoffs Affect 1,000 Staff, Company Denies AI Role in Cuts

Epic Games is restructuring, with over 1,000 layoffs amid financial strain and legal battles with Apple and Google. The company is refocusing on core experiences and future growth, affecting Fortnite and the gaming industry.

International Business Times UK · Mar 25

Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs aren’t so bad because people hate their jobs anyways: ‘That sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to’

Aravind Srinivas suggested AI will enable a new era of small business entrepreneurship he believes was lost in the early 20th century.

Fortune · Mar 24