Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs As AI Soars

Microsoft is laying off nearly 4 per cent of its global workforce as it pours billions into artificial intelligence infrastructure, triggering fresh questions over priorities and pressure points at one of the world’s biggest tech firms.

A Costly AI Pivot Brings Organisational Shake-Up

The US tech giant confirmed this week that around 9,000 jobs (i.e. approximately 4 per cent of its 228,000-strong global workforce) will be cut in the latest round of restructuring. The layoffs, which follow a 6,000-person reduction announced in May, are part of Microsoft’s efforts to streamline operations and manage the spiralling costs associated with its aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI).