Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs in AI Replacement Wave
KeanuRave100 · reddit · 2026-07-07
According to NDTV, Microsoft announced a new round of layoffs on Monday, cutting 4,800 employees in what is seen as the latest wave of AI replacing human labor. This follows a tough period for the company, with its stock dropping nearly 23% in the first half of 2026, marking its worst H1 performance since 2022.
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