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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Seneca Cabrera

'Biggest' Microsoft Layoff Hits 9,000 Jobs: Xbox Division and Anticipated Games Affected

Microsoft’s planning thousands of layoffs targeting salespeople, hot on the heels of May’s 6,000 cuts. As the tech giant bets big on AI, what’s next for its workforce? (Credit: Angel Bena : Pexels)

Microsoft has announced its largest wave of redundancies in over two years, with around 9,000 positions set to be eliminated globally. The cuts affect approximately four percent of the company's total workforce and span several divisions.

Among the hardest hit is the Xbox gaming arm, where entire studios have been shut down and several anticipated titles cancelled. The restructuring reflects Microsoft's growing focus on artificial intelligence and operational efficiency, although it has sparked significant concern within the gaming industry.

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