2026-01-02 07:10:09

We have increased the annual budget for AI tools to $3,000 per person, or even higher. From the perspective of time savings and productivity, AI remains ridiculously cheap.

Interestingly, this move has a side effect—it naturally filters out those who give up learning and still live in old Web thinking. Product managers, designers, engineers, QA—all the same. Job titles don't matter.

The real dividing line is right here. Some embrace new tools and double their efficiency. Others refuse or are unable to adapt, gradually falling behind. An investment of a $3K budget can instantly reveal who is still making progress and who has already stagnated.

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LightningLady

· 15h ago

$3000 per person? This isn't about buying out AI, it's about buying out people's futures. --- Exactly, now it's all about who is willing to experiment with new things and who isn't; everything else is just an excuse. --- By that logic, those who refuse to use AI are essentially wasting the company's money on them. --- Honestly, I know people like that around me—refusing to learn new tools and then blaming AI for being unreliable... Wake up, everyone. --- Impressive, using a $3K budget to create an invisible filter for employees—really ruthless. --- On the other hand, companies that are unwilling to invest in AI will eventually be eaten up by those that do.

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LiquidationWizard

· 15h ago

Spending 3000 yuan to see who is just wasting time—this move is really ruthless. --- Exactly, AI is the new淘汰机制 (elimination mechanism) of the era. Those who can't learn it can only be eliminated themselves. --- We're also promoting it here. Some people just refuse to try, then get anxious... serves them right. --- Low cost screening is more effective than performance evaluations. Brilliant. --- People who embrace new tools will see their year-end bonuses double. I was just idly watching... time to learn. --- Interesting, it's like the company is using AI costs for talent selection, saving costs at the same time. --- Oh my, those who refuse to learn AI are really committing suicide. In two years, there will be no positions left for them. --- That's just Darwin's law—survival of the fittest. Anyone can learn new tools, but some insist on sticking to Excel. --- Falling behind is just falling behind. The opportunity is there anyway; who’s to blame if you don’t cherish it? --- With just 3K, you can weed out bad employees. This deal is cost-effective, and the company's structure is pretty good.

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WhaleShadow

· 15h ago

Honestly, 3K is really nothing. The key is, those who are still complaining about AI, why don't they reflect on themselves? It's really a matter of adaptability. If you don't move forward, you fall behind—that's no joke. I just remembered some people are still doing manual work, which makes me worried for them. If only they could really leverage AI tools to double their efficiency—no exaggeration—it's all about who is willing to learn. Those who fall behind probably don't even realize it, haha. This filtering is ruthless but very real; there's no other way.

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RektHunter

· 15h ago

$3000 per person? Wow, this is the real deal. --- Basically, it's using money to give the team a health check, and you can instantly see who is still alive and who has already passed away. --- People embracing AI are now having a great time, while those still doing manual operations are probably starting to feel anxious. --- Interesting, isn't this the modern version of market competition... If you can't adapt, you'll be eliminated. --- Hmm... I wonder how many people can truly master these tools; don't just use them casually. --- With a $3K budget, the true nature of the team is fully exposed. That's a powerful move. --- Sounds like using money to mark the lazy ones, haha. --- Those who are stagnant probably haven't even realized they've fallen behind, still thinking they're as steady as a rock.

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PumpBeforeRug

· 15h ago

Honestly, $3,000 USD spent on AI is really a bargain. Those still doing manual operations should be quite panicked now. This wave is indeed a natural test of adaptability; those who choose to lie flat will expose themselves. Those embracing AI and those resisting will have a gap of not just a little after half a year. This is the harsh reality. Ha, so essentially the company is indirectly laying off people? If you don't learn, you'll just gradually disappear. Spending 3k, the division is very clear. Those who can't keep up should reflect on themselves.

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