EduInvesting.in | May 15, 2025
In yet another episode of “Big Tech: Powered by AI, Paid by Layoffs,” Microsoft has officially laid off 6,000 employees, or about 3% of its global workforce. Because apparently, ChatGPT doesn’t need a coffee break or a 401(k).
And yes, that includes people from LinkedIn, Microsoft Australia, and even senior AI leadership — proving that no one is safe in the Age of Azure.
📦 What’s Going On?
Microsoft isn’t broke. In fact, it recently posted a quarterly profit of $25.8 billion. That’s more money than some countries have in foreign reserves.
So why the layoffs?
According to the company:
- “We’re flattening management layers.”
- “Optimizing for efficiency.”
- “Repositioning for AI-led growth.”
According to employees:
- “We’re flattened, optimized, and repositioned… to the unemployment line.”
🧾 Where Are the Cuts Happening?
- Across geographies and departments
- Particularly
