Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Microsoft Announces 9,000 Layoffs Amid AI Investments
Microsoft is cutting about 9,000 jobs, which is like 4% of all the people who work there.
This is because the company is putting more money into Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The US Vice President is not happy because Microsoft is laying off American workers.
Some people think the Xbox gaming part of the company might be affected.
This job cutting comes after other layoffs earlier in the year.
Microsoft announced plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs, impacting about 4% of its global workforce.
The cuts follow previous layoffs earlier in the year as Microsoft focuses on AI investments.
Rumors suggest the Xbox gaming division might be affected by the job reductions.
US Vice President criticized Microsoft for layoffs while allegedly pursuing H-1B visas.
Microsoft's workforce stood at 228,000 full-time employees globally as of June 2024.
- Who
- Microsoft is making the job cuts.
- What
- Microsoft is laying off approximately 9,000 employees.
- When
- The layoffs were announced recently, following previous cuts in May and June.
- Where
- The layoffs are impacting Microsoft's global workforce, with some cuts in Redmond, Washington.
- Why
- The cuts are part of Microsoft's strategy to invest in AI technologies.
US Vice President's Perspective
Microsoft's Position
Layoffs and H-1B Visas
US Vice President's Perspective
Criticizes Microsoft for laying off American workers.
Microsoft's Position
Microsoft has not commented on the US Vice President's remarks.
- Total Employees (June 2024)
- 228,000
- Job Cuts Announced
- 9,000
- Percentage of Workforce Affected
- Approximately 4%
- Primary Focus of Investment
- AI
- Vice President's Stance
- Criticized Microsoft's actions