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Chegg slashes 45% of workforce, blames 'new realities of AI'

Oct 27, 2025, 8:17 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The mass layoffs and revenue decline signal serious operational challenges. Historical downturns, like in 2022, demonstrate that major layoffs often precede further price drops.

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Chegg plans to lay off 45% of its workforce due to revenue decline. The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT has negatively impacted Chegg's business. Dan Rosensweig returns as CEO, replacing Nathan Schultz immediately. Chegg opts to remain an independent company after reviewing proposals. Stock price has decreased 99% since its high of $113.51 in 2021.

  • Chegg plans to lay off 45% of its workforce due to revenue decline.
  • The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT has negatively impacted Chegg's business.
  • Dan Rosensweig returns as CEO, replacing Nathan Schultz immediately.
  • Chegg opts to remain an independent company after reviewing proposals.
  • Stock price has decreased 99% since its high of $113.51 in 2021.

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