Microsoft to Cut Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Spending Spree

2025-06-19
Microsoft to Cut Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Spending Spree

Microsoft is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of employees, primarily in sales, in a cost-cutting measure following heavy investment in artificial intelligence. The cuts are expected early next month, after the close of Microsoft's fiscal year, though the exact timing and departments affected may still change. This move highlights the potential for industry-wide adjustments after the recent AI boom.