Up to 9,000 jobs at risk as Microsoft plans major layoffs

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https://www.yahoo.com/creators/lifestyle/story/up-to-9000-jobs-at-risk-as-microsoft-plans-major-layoffs-151312958.html

 

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Microsoft has announced another wave of layoffs, cutting about 9,000 jobs across its global operations. This marks the company’s second major round of layoffs in 2025 as it tries to keep costs under control while pouring money into artificial intelligence (AI).

The move impacts less than 4% of Microsoft’s total workforce, but it still sends shockwaves through the tech world.

In May, Microsoft already cut around 6,000 jobs. Now, just two months later, the tech giant is back with even more reductions, driven by the need to streamline operations and focus spending on AI.

 

Economy is just fine. Nothing to see here. Let's blame AI
 

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Alternative headline “Microsoft eliminating 9,000 unnecessary employees”

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Just now, MLCKAA said:

Alternative headline “Microsoft eliminating 9,000 unnecessary employees”

Why are they on the payroll now?

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4 minutes ago, edjr said:

Why are they on the payroll now?

Performing jobs that AI can do cheaper 

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19 minutes ago, edjr said:

Why are they on the payroll now?

Companies, especially large ones, tend to overhire at certain times, either to lessen the workload of their current workforce or in anticipation of growth.  Tech companies have even been known to hire when not needed to keep labor away from their competitors.  

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1 hour ago, edjr said:

https://www.yahoo.com/creators/lifestyle/story/up-to-9000-jobs-at-risk-as-microsoft-plans-major-layoffs-151312958.html

 

Economy is just fine. Nothing to see here. Let's blame AI
 

Are the layoffs due to the economy?  

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Musk fired 6000 when he bought Twitter.  

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1 minute ago, shadrap said:

Musk fired 6000 when he bought Twitter.  

Was Microsoft just purchased by someone?

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55 minutes ago, edjr said:

Was Microsoft just purchased by someone?

no, just saying you can fire a bunch of people & have a better business.  who knows with Microsoft.

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Probably outsourcing to India. 

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Just now, TheNewGirl said:

Probably outsourcing to India. 

 

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Violence is up, and so are job cuts, this government is supported by voters.  

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2 hours ago, shadrap said:

no, just saying you can fire a bunch of people & have a better business.  who knows with Microsoft.

You often fire a bunch of people to make a better business. 

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Liberals hate getting fired because they suck at their jobs.

 

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Oh boy, a company with a quarter of a million employees let go of some useless people. 

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