Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees, with 1,600 of those roles coming from the Xbox division as part of a major restructuring. The company is also spinning off four game development studios as it shifts focus toward AI-driven operations.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader trend of consolidation and workforce reduction in the gaming industry as tech giants pivot toward AI investment.
Image source, Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Published 12 minutes ago Microsoft has announced it has cut 4,800 jobs - roughly 2.1% of its workforce - with Xbox to bear a large number of its latest layoffs.
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