Microsoft is shutting down whose weight is said to have once caused a campus building to sink – The Times of India

Microsoft is shutting down whose weight is said to have once caused a campus building to sink – The Times of India

By TOI Tech Desk
Publication Date: 2026-01-17 04:34:00

Microsoft is shutting down its physical and digital employee libraries, ending a decades-old tradition. These resources, including books and premium digital publications, are being replaced by an AI-powered learning experience via its Skilling Hub. This move also sees the cancellation of employee subscriptions to major news outlets and industry reports, sparking criticism from some quarters.

Microsoft is shutting down its employee libraries in Redmond, Hyderabad, Beijing, and Dublin this week, ending a decades-old perk that gave workers access to physical books, author events, and curated reading lists—including titles personally recommended by CEO Satya Nadella.The company is replacing the libraries with what it calls an “AI-powered learning experience” through its Skilling Hub. According to The Verge, the transition also eliminates employee subscriptions to major news outlets and industry publications that staff have used for research and professional development.

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