Microsoft and Xbox Execs Suggest AI as Coping Tool for Laid-Off Employees
Microsoft announced layoffs affecting less than 4% of its workforce amid a broader tech industry trend of layoffs and increased AI investment, prompting controversial advice from an executive on using AI tools for job transition support, which was criticized as tone-deaf. The job market is facing challenges with longer unemployment durations and increased AI use in hiring and layoffs, raising concerns about job security and the human element in employment decisions.