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Microsoft is laying off approximately 4,800 employees, about 2.1% of its workforce. Most layoffs affect the commercial sales and Xbox divisions. The company cites changes in the technology industry and AI's impact as reasons for the cuts.
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Microsoft is laying off approximately 4,800 employees, about 2.1% of its workforce. Most layoffs affect the commercial sales and Xbox divisions. The company cites changes in the technology industry and AI's impact as reasons for the cuts.
These layoffs reflect how AI is reshaping major tech companies' workforce strategies.
Microsoft is reallocating resources to better align with AI-driven market changes.
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Most of the job losses are in Microsoft’s Xbox and commercial sales organizations.
Most of the job losses are in Microsoft’s Xbox and commercial sales organizations.