Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios
The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.
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The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.
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The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/technology/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-ai.html