Microsoft Cuts Nearly 5,000 Jobs Amid AI Shift

Microsoft's recent layoffs of nearly 5,000 employees reflect a shift in focus towards AI, impacting its Xbox and commercial sales teams.
  • Microsoft has laid off approximately 4,800 employees, representing 2.1% of its workforce.
  • The layoffs primarily affect Xbox and commercial sales divisions, as stated in an internal memo.
  • This move is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, with Microsoft increasing its focus on AI deployments.

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