Microsoft plans to cut about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, amid a broader tech layoff wave. The company is simultaneously spending heavily on AI infrastructure and using AI to drive efficiency across its business. The announcement is likely to reinforce near-term cost-focus, but the job cuts signal caution on headcount growth.
Microsoft plans to cut about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, amid a broader tech layoff wave. The company is simultaneously spending heavily on AI infrastructure and using AI to drive efficiency across its business. The announcement is likely to reinforce near-term cost-focus, but the job cuts signal caution on headcount growth.
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