Fiverr’s CEO: “AI Might Replace Me Too” (Yes, Really)

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🧠 Fiverr CEO’s AI Memo Sparks Industry-Wide Wake-Up Call

On April 8, 2025, Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman sent a memo that shook the tech world. It wasn’t just a corporate update—it was a battle cry. “AI is coming for your jobs,” he wrote. “Heck, it’s coming for my job too.” He warned employees that AI poses a serious threat to every job—including his own. He urged staff to master AI tools or risk obsolescence, emphasizing the need for adaptability in the rapidly evolving digital age.

Kaufman’s message serves as both a wake-up call and a challenge: adapt quickly, or face a career reckoning. He highlighted that AI could automate tasks across various roles, from programming to customer support, and stressed the importance of becoming exceptional in one's field to remain relevant.

To stay afloat, employees must immerse themselves in the evolving landscape of AI tools—not just use them, but master them. Kaufman declared, "Become a prompt engineer," and noted that traditional tools like Google are becoming obsolete, with large language models and generative AI becoming the new basics.

The memo concludes with an invitation for employees to engage in discussions about the company's future, emphasizing that while the journey ahead may be challenging, it is essential for staying ahead in an AI-driven world.

This story underscores the growing impact of AI across industries and the imperative for professionals to adapt and upskill in response to technological advancements.

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Google Adds “AI Mode” to Search

Google has introduced “AI Mode” in its Search platform, offering a more conversational, AI-powered search experience. Unlike traditional search results, this mode delivers AI-generated answers sourced directly from Google’s vast index.
Currently rolling out to select U.S. users, this update is designed to make finding information faster, smarter, and more intuitive. (Source: The Reverge)

Meta Launches Standalone AI App

Meta has unveiled a new app called “Meta AI”, powered by its Llama 4 large language model.
Focused on voice-first interaction, the app features a “Discover feed” to showcase creative AI use cases. With this release, Meta directly challenges ChatGPT and Google Gemini in the chatbot arena. (Source: Wall Street Journal)

Microsoft Brings AI Agents to Microsoft 365

Microsoft is embedding AI even deeper into your workday with two new agents: “Researcher” and “Analyst.”
Powered by OpenAI models, these tools help users with tasks like data analysis, research, and knowledge gathering—turning Microsoft 365 into a truly AI-enhanced productivity suite. (Source: Business Insider)

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• European Union: Launched the InvestAI initiative with a budget of €200 billion, including a €20 billion fund for constructing AI data centers. The plan aims to build up to five "AI gigafactories," each housing at least 100,000 GPUs.

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