US EditionMicrosoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts
REDMOND AND BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, JUL 6 – Microsoft cuts 9,000 jobs, about 4% of its 228,000 workforce, and cancels key Xbox games to reduce costs amid $80 billion AI investment.
- Microsoft announced on July 2 that it is cutting 9,000 jobs, affecting its Xbox and King divisions.
- Amid a $80 billion AI investment and previous layoffs, Microsoft’s restructuring prompted the cancellation of projects like Everwild and the reduction of management layers.
- Microsoft announced over 9,000 layoffs on July 2, affecting divisions including Xbox and King, with 830 roles cut in Redmond and the cancellation of projects like Everwild.
- Microsoft’s layoffs affect divisions worldwide, including canceled projects like Everwild and unannounced titles, indicating broader studio impacts and industry ripple effects.
- Microsoft's planned cancellations and layoffs, including upcoming clarifications, reflect ongoing industry-wide cost-cutting amid high AI infrastructure expenses and strategic shifts.
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