Microsoft Reorganizes Xbox Towards AI, Cutting 4,800 Jobs
nordicinst · x · 2026-07-07
According to The Guardian, Microsoft is restructuring its Xbox business amid a pivot to the AI era, cutting around 4,800 jobs. AI hubs in Sweden and the EU might face knock-on effects, though cloud operations continue to expand. The layoffs are framed as a strategic reorganization for the AI era rather than a simple downsizing.
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