Microsoft

TechnologyAI-Cited Layoffs

United States2 layoff rounds tracked

18,200

Total Jobs Cut

July 2025

Most Recent

9,100

Largest Single Layoff

Yes

AI Cited

Layoff Timeline

July 2025

9,100 jobs cut(4% of workforce)

Reason: Organizational restructuring across multiple departments including Xbox

Source: Computerworld

July 2025

9,100 jobs cut

AI-CITED

Reason: Shifted resources to AI products; Xbox division and gaming studios impacted

Source: Programs.com

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