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Microsoft plans to cut thousands of jobs amid rising AI costs and gaming unit struggles.

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01 Jul 2026
New York Post
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Bearish
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Microsoft is preparing to lay off fewer than 5,500 employees, mainly from sales, consulting, and Xbox gaming divisions, as part of cost-cutting amid growing AI infrastructure expenses. This would be the third major layoff round in just over a year, following cuts of 6,000 jobs last May and 9,000 last July. The company faces pressure due to its $190 billion AI investment and challenges in its gaming unit, which has seen studio closures, game cancellations, and hardware price hikes. The layoffs reflect broader tech sector trends where AI-driven changes continue to reshape workforce needs.

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