TRUECALLER CUTS 70 JOBS AS AD REVENUE PLUMMETS 44%
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Truecaller has laid off 70 employees following a sharp decline in advertising revenue. The cuts represent a significant restructuring for the caller identification platform as it grapples with weakening monetization.
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