Microsoft Announces Major Layoffs Amid AI Investments

Microsoft’s gaming chief Phil Spencer confirmed new layoffs affecting around 9,000 jobs, including at ZeniMax Media and King. These cuts are part of a broader restructuring to boost flexibility and efficiency, following the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Simultaneously, Microsoft is ramping up investments in AI, signaling a strategic shift for the company.
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