ELASTIC CUTS 7% OF WORKFORCE, CITES AI AUTOMATION
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Elastic announced a ~7% workforce reduction, attributing the cuts to advances in AI and automation enabling leaner operations. The company's stock (ESTC) fell 8.70% on the news.
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