Dropbox CEO blames recent layoffs on AI
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES — File hosting platform Dropbox announced that it would cut 16% of its workforce, or approximately 500 employees, as the company faces slower growth and the need to shift its strategy to meet new demands in AI development.
In a message to employees, Dropbox Co-founder and CEO Drew Houston stated that recent developments in AI technology had expanded the potential market, alerting competitors to the same opportunities.
The company expects to incur charges of approximately $37 million to $42 million in severance payments and employee benefits due to the layoffs.
Dropbox plans to strategically reinvest the savings from the job cuts into future growth initiatives. The company is also looking to consolidate its Core and Document Workflows businesses and refocus its business teams to free up investments in future growth.
While the CEO expressed his regret for the layoffs, Houston also emphasized his commitment to ensuring that Dropbox is positioned to unlock its full potential in the new AI era.
