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Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs Amid AI Shift | Fort Wayne News
Microsoft is slashing 4,800 global jobs—605 in Washington state—mostly in Commercial and Xbox, as part of a major restructuring to stay competitive in a fast-changing tech landscape. The cuts, effective September 4, include eliminating middle management and ramping up AI training for remaining staff. While the company acknowledges the human cost and stresses these moves aren’t about performance, employees face uncertainty despite early retirement and role-switching options. The layoffs come amid broader concerns about Washington’s business climate, with companies weighing relocation due to…
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