Microsoft plans to offer buyouts to about 60,000 workers as part of the company’s efforts to trim costs and retool its workforce as it invests heavily in AI. That amounts to just over a quarter of its total staff.
Microsoft Offer Buyouts to 60,000 Workers as It Doubles Down on AI Investment

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