United Kingdom, April 8 -- Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke won't make new hires unless there's proof AI can't do the same job.

The businessman has shared a memo he sent to employees detailing the company's outlook on teams requesting more staff or resources.

In the memo shared on X, he wrote: "Before asking for more Headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI.

"What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team?

"This question can lead to really fun discussions and projects."

He noted that artificial intelligence will "totally change Shopify, our work and the rest of our lives".

He added: "We're all in on this! I couldn't think of a better place to be part...