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AI can provide 'emotional clarity and confidence' Xbox executive producer tells staff after Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees

After massive layoffs at Microsoft, an Xbox executive’s suggestion to use AI for emotional clarity was met with widespread outrage from game developers.

TechRadar · Jul 7, 2025

After Microsoft Lays Off 9,100 Workers, Xbox Executive Tells Fired Workers To Turn To AI For Mental Health Help

As Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reels from sweeping layoffs affecting 9,100 employees, an Xbox executive's suggestion to use AI chatbots for emotional support has ignited fierce backlash online.

Benzinga · Jul 7, 2025

Xbox exec suffers bout of terminal LinkedIn brain, suggests folks laid off by Microsoft use AI to 'reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss'

An avocado toast for a new era.

PC Gamer · Jul 4, 2025