Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
AI Push Triggers Another Microsoft Layoff Wave
By TechShots Studio

Microsoft is planning to cut thousands of jobs next week—affecting less than 2.5% of its 220,000-person workforce—primarily across sales, consulting, and its Xbox gaming division. The restructuring follows a recent historic voluntary retirement buyout program. This latest move underscores Microsoft’s aggressive push to rein in traditional operational expenses as it heavily reallocates capital and resources toward massive AI investments.
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