What happens when companies become too AI-pilled?

TechCrunch’s Equity podcast looks at companies getting overly eager about AI, even as the tech sector continues to cut jobs.

ClickUp’s AI-related layoffs are cited as part of a broader wave of tech layoffs tied to automation and restructuring.

At the same time, some users are pushing back on AI-first products, with DuckDuckGo seeing more usage from people rejecting AI-heavy search.

The discussion also touches on deals and Waymo’s robotaxi rollout, underscoring how AI adoption and resistance are shaping tech strategy.