AI Is Coming For Your Job And Mine": Fiverr CEO's Blunt Warning To His Employees

[Cpvr]

In a stark and unfiltered message to his staff, Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to disrupt the workforce across a range of industries, including his own executive role, reportedIndia Today

The internal email, which has since circulated widely online after being shared by Neatprompts CEO Aadit Sheth, urges employees to confront the accelerating impact of generative AI tools. Kaufman painted a candid picture of what lies ahead, asserting that automation is not just looming but already reshaping the nature of work.

AI is coming for your jobs. Heck, it’s coming for my job too,” Kaufman wrote. He went on to list several professions he believes are particularly vulnerable, including programmers, designers, product managers, data scientists, lawyers, customer support staff, salespeople, and finance professionals.
Far from a Fiverr-specific concern, Kaufman framed the development as a global transformation. “This is not about Fiverr. This is about every company and every industry,” he noted.


He highlighted how tasks once considered straightforward are being rapidly automated, while more complex processes are being streamlined through AI. Without urgent reskilling and adaptation, Kaufman warned, workers could face redundancy within mere months.

However, the tone of the message stopped short of alarmist. Instead, it served as a call to action, encouraging staff to embrace AI tools and build new competencies. Kaufman pointed to platforms such as Cursor for developers, Intercom Fin for customer service, and Lexis+ AI for legal professionals as essential technologies to master.

Employees were also encouraged to locate internal AI experts, revise their definitions of productivity, and develop proficiency with large language models (LLMs). Kaufman made a bold claim that traditional search engines like Google are becoming obsolete for those not adept in prompt engineering — a skill increasingly seen as vital in the AI-driven era.

Before expanding headcount, companies should instead focus on boosting output using existing teams with the help of AI, he said, framing AI integration not as optional but as essential for survival.
Reportedly, the message arrives amid ongoing global conversations about AI adoption and workforce implications.Tech firms are navigating how to integrate advanced technologies while balancing concerns around job security.

Buster Scher • Social Strategy & Collectibles (@buster) on Threads

the ceo of fiverr just sent this and I mostly agree

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Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology...-your-jobs-including-mine-11746543614622.html

 

[Bawse]

I can definitely see AI ruining a lot of services on Fiverr, because people are able to get what they want from AI a lot of the time.

 

[Cpvr]

I can definitely see AI ruining a lot of services on Fiverr, because people are able to get what they want from AI a lot of the time.

customer service jobs, designing jobs, graphic jobs, retail jobs and more. It’s not just freelancing jobs that’s at play here. They’re already rolling out robots into stores in some areas in California, so that leaves retail worker out of work.

Even Facebook has replaced some of their coders with ai systems.

then take in account phone support at some major companies, they’re rolling out ai systems and removing humans out of that as well. It’s not just fiverr, it’s a global and national issue.

That’s why its important to adapt and learn the systems, so those that know how to use them, don’t get lost in the end. Ai is here to stay whether we like it or not.

 

[Ravenfreak]

Sadly this has been a thing for a while, but now that AI is much more powerful than it's ever been more and more people are going to lose their jobs. I still believe the human element needs to be part of any job and AI can't 100% take every job out there. Freelancing definitely is getting hit the hardest I think when it comes to AI taking over jobs.

 

[Senkusha]

I'd also like to point out that don't hold your breath waiting for any kind of Universal Basic Income either. The elite's plan for us workers involves a lot of dirt (if you know what I mean). AI is one reason of many why I recently just stopped job hunting. Yeah, my job sucks, but I'm competent at it, and it does sort of pay most of my bills. But as I approach 50 this year, I know I'm past my prime, I'm an old hand, or an old maid, not sure which yet... But I just try to enjoy my life on a day by day basis anymore. I'm learning how to forage too. I think basic survival skills are going to be the most important skills to possess shortly.

 

[Bawse]

customer service jobs, designing jobs, graphic jobs, retail jobs and more. It’s not just freelancing jobs that’s at play here. They’re already rolling out robots into stores in some areas in California, so that leaves retail worker out of work.

Exactly, and AI has already been taking a lot of freelance work, especially with graphic design. I know many that use AI to generate graphics, and banners for their sites. If AI gets rolled out into stores that'll be wild.