Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales
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Microsoft is cutting approximately 4,800 jobs, primarily impacting its Xbox and commercial sales divisions, as part of a broader corporate restructuring.Summary
Microsoft has announced the elimination of roughly 4,800 positions, representing 2.1% of its global workforce, with significant impacts on its Xbox and commercial sales departments. According to an internal memo from EVP Amy Coleman, the restructuring is intended to align company resources with evolving business needs, though she emphasized that these roles are not being directly replaced by AI. This decision follows a trend of tech industry layoffs and aligns with Microsoft’s increased strategic investment in enterprise AI deployments.
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