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Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs

Microsoft Reportedly Cutting Jobs Left And Right (And Tries To Replace Them With AI)

According to multiple reports, tech giant Microsoft is not just restructuring for efficiency or streamlining operations. It's actively exploring ways to replace human workers with AI agents, even as internal morale nosedives and key game projects face uncertain futures.

BBC · 1d

Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI

Microsoft has confirmed that it will lay off as many as 9,000 workers, in the technology giant's latest wave of job cuts this year. The company said several divisions would be affected without specifying which ones but reports suggest that its Xbox video gaming unit will be hit.

Los Angeles Times · 2d

Microsoft lays off thousands in latest cuts to state’s tech industry

Microsoft announced thousands of layoffs worldwide, including its gaming division, as the tech industry continues workforce reductions in 2025.

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Inc.com · 11h

Microsoft’s Xbox CEO Just Explained Why the Company Is Laying Off 9,000 People. It’s Not Great

Earlier this week, Microsoft confirmed it was laying off 9,000 people, according to The Seattle Times. This follows a round of layoffs in May, and brings the total number to more than 15,000 people company-wide.

Hip-Hop Wired · 1d

Microsoft Laying Off Up To 9,000 Employees, Xbox Cancels ‘Perfect Dark’, Gamers React

Wednesday was a rough one for Microsoft and Team Xbox. The Seattle Times reports that Microsoft is giving about 9,100 pink slips. X reacts.

Engadget · 1d

Microsoft gaming division suffers further layoffs

While some other European gaming offices are also cutting, US units are reportedly being informed later Wednesday. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, sent an email to all Microsoft Gaming employees regarding the layoffs,

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Phil Spencer isn’t retiring as the chief of Xbox ‘anytime soon’

Microsoft says that Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO and the head of Xbox, isn’t retiring “anytime soon.” The company has ...

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Microsoft Lays Off “Hundreds” Of Gaming Division Employees, Cancels Multiple Projects Including ‘Perfect Dark’ And ‘Everwild’

Microsoft announce massive layoffs, including Xbox. Multiple games are cancelled, and rumors claim Phil Spencer won't remain ...

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Xbox CEO Phil Spencer reportedly couldn't stop playing ZeniMax's unannounced game — and now it's canceled

A report from Bloomberg indicates that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer enjoyed playing ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG ...

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As Microsoft lays off thousands of employees, the company insists that Xbox boss Phil Spencer isn't retiring 'anytime soon'

Amid mass layoffs at Microsoft, the company has insisted that Gaming CEOPhil Spencer won't be retiring "anytime soon".

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Xbox Boss 'Not Retiring Anytime Soon,' Microsoft Promises

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been in charge of Xbox for over a decade and the company says he’s not leaving anytime ...

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'Not anytime soon': Microsoft shuts down rumours of Xbox Chief Phil Spencer retiring amid mass layoffs

Rumours swirled after sweeping layoffs and game cancellations, but Microsoft says Phil Spencer isn’t stepping away.

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No, Microsoft and Xbox's Phil Spencer isn't stepping down any time soon — here's the truth

Amid news of Microsoft's latest layoffs, a report has claimed Microsoft Gaming and Xbox head Phil Spencer is planning to ...

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Phil Spencer somehow thinks that Xbox has 'never looked stronger' as multiple games are canceled

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer claimed that the Xbox "platform, hardware, and game roadmap have never looked stronger" ...

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Phil Spencer’s Letter About Xbox Layoffs Is Insulting

Thousands of workers have been laid off by Microsoft, and those from its Xbox division were treated to a glib internal memo ...

Microsoft Plans to Slash 9,000 Jobs to ‘Increase Agility and Effectiveness’

Phil Spencer told employees Xbox will shed roles to boost agility as Microsoft restructures gaming and sales teams amid ...

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