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Coinbase secured an enterprise license for AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor, aiming for seamless integration within their engineering teams. The company set a strict deadline of one week for onboarding. During a subsequent meeting, employees who did not adopt the tools without a valid reason faced dismissal. Some employees cited reasons like travel or other priorities, but those without convincing explanations were shown the door.
CEO Brian Armstrong emphasized the inevitability of AI’s role. "AI is no longer optional," he stated. The move was a stark reminder that in the modern economy, refusing to adapt might mean losing not just a job, but the opportunity to remain relevant in the workforce.