Chegg Slashes 45% of Workforce, Blames 'new Realities of Ai'
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Chegg lays off 45% of its workforce, citing the 'new realities of AI', sparking discussion about the impact of AI on education and employment; commenters ponder the implications of AI on Chegg's business model and the broader education sector.
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