Saturday, 21 March, 2026
Shopify CEO Mandates AI Utilization Before Approving New Hires
By Isha
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke has instructed employees to demonstrate that tasks cannot be accomplished using AI before requesting additional headcount or resources. In a recent memo, Lütke emphasized that "reflexive AI usage" is now a baseline expectation at Shopify, highlighting AI as the most rapid shift in work processes during his career. The company plans to incorporate AI usage evaluations into performance and peer reviews.