Shopify CEO: Employees Must Prove Jobs Can’t Be Automated by AI Before Requesting More Staff

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In a groundbreaking move that signals a fundamental shift in modern workforce management, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke has implemented a radical new hiring policy that places artificial intelligence at the forefront of staffing decisions. The policy, announced in April 2025, requires employees to demonstrate that AI cannot perform specific tasks before they can request additional…

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