Klarna's AI Push Drives Revenue Per Employee to Nearly $1M

May 20, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Klarna's reliance on AI has driven significant efficiency, with revenue per employee soaring to nearly $1 million, up from $575,000 a year prior, thanks to cost reductions like replacing 700 customer service contractors with AI chatbots, though human agents will still be available.

Key Points

  • Klarna's revenue per employee soared to nearly $1 million due to its AI efficiency push, up from $575,000 the previous year.
  • Klarna plans to replace nearly 700 full-time customer service contractors with AI chatbots, significantly reducing customer service costs.
  • Despite a 13% revenue increase in Q1 2025, Klarna provided no timeline for resuming its postponed U.S. IPO plans due to stock market volatility.

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