AI Daybook

From the archiveNo. 19

Industry & Policy

Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox and commercial sales

Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales

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Summary

Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1 percent of its global workforce. The layoffs hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest amid ongoing concerns about AI replacing jobs.

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