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Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Vows They ‘Are Not Being Replaced by AI’
Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 jobs, mostly within the company’s Xbox unit. The layoffs will impact just over 2 of the company’s global workforce, according to EVP and Chief People Officer Amy Coleman. Coleman revealed the news in a letter to staff on Monday morning, explaining that the move was an effort toward “aligning our investment, []
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Disclose.tv
· Jul 6, 2026
[Media] NEW - Microsoft fires 4,800 employees in AI-driven layoff.
NEW - Microsoft fires 4,800 employees in AI-driven layoff. In a memo, Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said, I also want to be direct that the roles eliminated today are not being replaced by AI. At the same time, what is true is that AI is changing how work gets done.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/mmegkeb9ag/@disclosetvDisclose.tvMicrosoft joins AI-driven tech layoff wave with 4,800 job cutsBreaking news from around the world.
Fark
· Jul 2, 2026
More companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI. Guess why? Tag line should tell ya [Obvious]
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Quartz
· Jul 1, 2026
Companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI after automation fell short
Ford, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and IBM are among firms that have reversed AI-driven job cuts after finding the technology couldn't fully replace human workers
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 8, 2026
Microsoft buang 4,800 pekerja, Xbox paling terjejas
WASHINGTON: Microsoft pada Isnin mengumumkan bahawa syarikat itu akan menghapuskan kira-kira 4,800 jawatan, bersamaan sekitar dua peratus daripada tenaga kerja globalnya, sebagai langkah penjimatan kos yang akan membawa kepada penstrukturan semula secara menyeluruh. Naib Presiden Eksekutif Microsoft, Amy Coleman dalam satu memorandum kepada kakitangan menjelaskan bahawa syarikat itu perlu memberi tumpuan kepada sektor yang mampu ... Read more The post Microsoft buang 4,800 pekerja, Xbox paling terjejas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Times of India
· Jul 1, 2026
Microsoft layoffs: Up to 5,500 jobs at risk as AI push sparks fresh H1-B debate
Microsoft layoffs: Up to 5,500 jobs at risk as AI push sparks fresh H1-B debate
Gizmodo
· Jul 6, 2026
Xbox Hits ‘Reset’ Button With Thousands of Job Cuts and Game Studio Spin Offs
These cuts are part of broader layoffs at Microsoft, which on Monday said it is eliminating about 4,800 roles
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Related coverage for "Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Vows They ‘Are Not Being Replaced by AI’": Disclose.tv — [Media] NEW - Microsoft fires 4,800 employees in AI-driven layoff.. Fark — More companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI. Guess why? Tag line should tell ya [Obvious]. Quartz — Companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI after automation fell short. Utusan Malaysia — Microsoft buang 4,800 pekerja, Xbox paling terjejas. Times of India — Microsoft layoffs: Up to 5,500 jobs at risk as AI push sparks fresh H1-B debate. Gizmodo — Xbox Hits ‘Reset’ Button With Thousands of Job Cuts and Game Studio Spin Offs