Wayfair Is “Leveraging Generative AI”
Those of you playing “tech layoff bingo” at home might be wondering if Wayfair has mentioned AI in their layoff announcements. They did.
In a discussion of the ways the company is “harnessing technology” amid its layoffs, Wayfair’s announcement mentioned “advancing personalization and simplifying navigation,” before broaching the topic of AI.
“Additionally, we are leveraging generative AI to boost productivity across our organization, ensuring efficiency and innovation at every level. Together, these advancements empower us to fulfill our brand promise—making it easy for our customers to create a home that is just right for them.” – Wayfair spokesperson
It’s still too early to say whether AI can truly deliver on the lofty promises that many VCs and tech CEOs have issued over the past few years, but it’s already clear that those promises have led to a shakeup in the labor market as executives everywhere feel empowered to lay employees off under the assumption that AI can replace their efforts.
