Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski is reportedly rolling back the Swedish fintech’s reliance on AI in a new recruiting drive.
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May 9, 2025
Klarna CEO dials down AI ambitions with human hiring push
Sebastian Siemiatkowski previously waxed lyrical about the benefits of AI in cutting costs and increasing operational efficiency
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