News Summary

Fiverr, a prominent gig economy platform, is laying off 250 employees, which constitutes around 30% of its workforce, as part of its strategic pivot to become an ‘AI-first company’. CEO Micha Kaufman announced this significant shift, emphasizing a move towards a leaner, faster company with a modern AI-focused infrastructure. Fiverr has already integrated AI into customer support and fraud detection, reducing the need for a larger staff. The layoffs highlight a broader trend among tech companies in 2025 to streamline operations and enhance productivity through AI technologies.