Microsoft to cut 2.5% of its workforce in yet another round of layoffs
Reports suggest Microsoft is planning a new round of layoffs affecting approximately 2.5% of its workforce, with a focus on sales, consulting, and the Xbox division. The move is reportedly part of a broader industry shift toward prioritizing AI infrastructure over traditional roles.
Why it matters
The layoffs reflect a significant strategic pivot by major tech firms toward AI investment, often at the expense of established divisions like gaming and hardware.
It seems like Microsoft continues its series of layoffs, with the last one being in July 2025, when the company cut around 4% of its entire workforce. At least now the company plans to cut less than 2.5% of its employees, which is at approximately 228,000 right now, and that's still a lot of people.
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