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Microsoft lays off 4,800 employees in shift toward AI priorities
The Verge AI Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees
Microsoft laid off approximately 4,800 employees across its Xbox and commercial sales divisions as it begins its new financial year.
Why it matters
The cuts show how tech giants are restructuring their workforces to fund massive AI investments, directly impacting tech jobs.
Latest brief · Jul 22, 2026