Microsoft, AI and layoffs
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Microsoft Research continues to collaborate with the global research community to drive breakthroughs in AI and push boundaries of what’s possible to extend human capability, create value, and deliver broad societal benefit.
Microsoft began laying off about 6,000 workers Tuesday, nearly 3% of its entire workforce and its largest job cuts in more than two years as the company spends heavily on artificial intelligence.
Microsoft introduced the Copilot+ PC concept and the first Surface Copilot+ PCs. Reality, however, didn’t live up to those expectations.
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Interesting Engineering on MSNAI push spurs Microsoft to slash 6,000 Jobs in largest layoffs in two yearsThe move follows a smaller round of performance-based layoffs in January and marks a shift from the aggressive hiring of the pandemic years.
Layoffs at Microsoft have been announced despite positive financial results, leaving employees alarmed over the future of work.
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Microsoft is testing a feature for Copilot Voice that will let Windows 11 users start a conversation with the app by saying “Hey Copilot!” Windows Insiders who have the updated app can try it out once they opt in and activate the feature.