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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Severance to 60,000 Employees to Cut Costs and Support AI

Microsoft has offered voluntary severance to approximately 60,000 employees, nearly a quarter of its workforce, as part of efforts to reduce costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence.

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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Severance to 60,000 Employees to Cut Costs and Support AI
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Microsoft announced that it has offered voluntary separation to approximately 60,000 employees, representing nearly a quarter of its workforce, as part of the tech giant's efforts to cut costs while making significant investments in artificial intelligence.

A Microsoft spokesperson clarified, "The offer includes employees in specific teams in the United States, Canada, India, and the UK, who hold positions at the level of Vice President or below. Certain categories are excluded from this offer, including some workers in data centers, sales, and marketing."

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