In 2026, Klarna's CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski stated that the company's workforce is expected to shrink significantly due to the impact of artificial intelligence. He anticipates a decrease from 3,000 employees to fewer than 2,000 by the year 2030, believing that attrition, rather than layoffs, will be the key factor in this reduction. Despite the ongoing changes, Siemiatkowski does not foresee job cuts, relying on a natural attrition rate of approximately 20% each year. This reflects a broader trend in the tech industry where many companies are preparing for workforce changes in response to automation. Klarna, which offers a