Internal memo: ByteDance plans to release a "bot development platform" in beta by the end of December, to let users create their own AI chatbots (Coco Feng/South China Morning Post)

Spotify jumps after saying it will cut 17% of workforce - read the full memo from CEO Daniel Ek. Spotify cuts more than 1,500 jobs amid rising costs. Spotify to lay off 17 percent of its workforce in latest round of job cuts. Spotify to lay off 17% of employees - read the full memo CEO Daniel Ek sent to staff. Spotify announces its third layoffs of the year, reducing its headcount by 17%. Spotify to cut 1,500 jobs in latest round of layoffs. Spotify layoffs: Music streaming giant to cut 17% workforce, says CEO Daniel Ek. Spotify lays off 17% of staff to reduce costs and adjust for a slowdown. Read the full memo Spotify's CEO sent employees announcing it would cut 17% of its staff: 'Being lean is not just an option but a necessity'. Spotify banked a €65m.... Spotify CEO: "These investments generally worked" They did? Kinda doubt it if you have to fire 17% of your employees now [image].