Patreon cuts 20% of workforce, affecting around 93 employees

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Patreon is laying off approximately 93 employees, representing 20 percent of its total workforce. CEO Jack Conte addressed the cuts in an internal memo, stating the decision was not driven by a belief that AI replaces human workers. However, Conte acknowledged that AI has fundamentally changed how the tech industry operates, including product development and internal communications. He had previously stated in an interview that Patreon is fully embracing AI tools to better serve its creator community. The layoffs reflect a broader restructuring of how the company organizes and runs its operations.

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