Shopify CEO Mandates AI Consideration Before Hiring, Embracing Automation

Apr 07, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke mandates teams explore AI automation before hiring, joining tech leaders embracing AI to drive efficiency and potentially reduce workforce needs.

Key Points

  • Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke mandates teams demonstrate why AI cannot perform a job before requesting more headcount
  • Lütke suggests considering how AI agents could be part of teams to drive efficiency
  • Other tech leaders like Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski also tout AI for reducing workforce needs

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