Microsoft recently faced another round of layoffs affecting its HoloLens 2 and Azure departments despite its impressive profits and market capitalization of $3 trillion. A leaked email memo suggested that the layoffs in the Azure department were to make way for AI advancements. The layoffs have affected almost all of Microsoft’s departments, including the gaming department, with 1,900 job cuts. Despite being the most valuable company globally, Microsoft announced layoffs affecting 1,000 employees in the HoloLens 2 and Azure departments. This move is believed to be related to the company’s focus on AI, as stated in a leaked memo by executive Jason Zander. Microsoft’s shift towards AI initiatives was also evident in the discontinuation of some services like Azure Operator 5G Core and Azure Operator Call Protection. The company’s reliance on OpenAI for AI advancements has raised concerns among experts, impacting the development of local AI technologies. These changes signal Microsoft’s strategic shift towards AI and its commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.
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