Bird Clips Wings: Lays Off 120 in AI-Driven Restructuring
In a bold maneuver, Bird (formerly MessageBird) is shedding one-third of its workforce, laying off 120 employees in a strategic move fueled by AI adoption and a focus on global operations optimization. CEO Robert Vis assures stakeholders of the company's healthy financial stance, even as the company marks its second major job cut in as many years. As Bird refocuses its efforts on efficient, AI-powered team alignments across the Americas and Asia, questions arise about the effectiveness of this rapid workforce reduction and its impact on customer service quality.
Feb 11