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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs across Xbox and commercial sales
Microsoft laid off approximately 4,800 employees, or 2.1% of its workforce, on Monday. The cuts primarily affect Xbox and commercial sales divisions. The move adds to growing concerns about AI replacing jobs in the tech industry.
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While Microsoft frames this as routine restructuring, the timing and scale suggest AI-driven automation is accelerating workforce reductions beyond typical reorgs.
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