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Patreon Cuts 20 Percent of Its Workforce in Major Restructuring
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Summary
- Patreon is laying off 93 employees, equal to 20 percent of its workforce.
- CEO Jack Conte said the company is flattening its organization and refocusing teams.
- Conte said AI is changing how Patreon operates but is not replacing the affected workers.
- Departing employees were offered at least 16 weeks of severance and extended health coverage.
The question
Was Patreon right to cut one-fifth of its staff while saying its core business is strong?
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