Wednesday, 20 August, 2025
IgniteTech CEO Defends 2023 Decision: Would Again Lay Off 80% for AI Transformation
In 2023, IgniteTech CEO Eric Vaughan controversially laid off nearly 80% of his global workforce after significant resistance to adopting artificial intelligence. Labeling AI readiness as non-negotiable, he introduced initiatives like “AI Mondays” and prioritized hiring “AI innovation specialists.” Two years later, Vaughan reaffirmed that despite the ordeal’s difficulty, he would make the same decision again.
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