Cloudflare is a massive backbone provider for the Internet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare).

The Cloudflare CEO, Matthew Prince, explained his approach to deciding who to lay off during their restructuring (see https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/cloudflare-announces-more-1-100-142127862.html). He categorized employees into three groups: Builders, Sales, and Measurers. He mentioned that Builders are always needed, but they must rely on AI to perform their tasks. Sales roles require human interaction because people respond better to other people. Measurers, such as bookkeepers, accountants, and middle managers, are at risk because AI can handle measurement tasks effectively with some oversight. He provides valuable insights in the original WSJ article (https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-i-choose-which-cloudflare-employees-to-replace-with-ai-40a197e5), which is paywalled, offering guidance for students and recent college graduates.

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