Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-07-06
Microsoft announced layoffs of about 4,800 employees (2.1% of its workforce), impacting commercial operations and Xbox. The company stated these roles aren't directly replaced by AI, but cost pressures from AI investments are a driving factor. While Azure continues to grow, data center expenditures are squeezing cash flow; Microsoft also projects 2026 capital spending to hit $190 billion, far exceeding expectations. Xbox is also under pressure with profit margins reportedly near 3%, due to rising hardware costs, sluggish console demand, and gaming content failing to boost revenue.
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