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As an IT professional, it’s a worry I also live with.
With the new year only a few weeks old, it seems the past is continuing.
While smaller than the last layoffs, let’s hope these are the final cuts at Microsoft for a while under Nadella.
As reported byBusiness Insider, Microsoft is laying off employees across multiple parts of the organization.
These include security, experiences, sales, devices, and gaming.
Even though the number is not specified, it’s still tough to continue seeing layoffs in the industry.
It seems like this is never-ending.
These cuts come just months after Microsoft reportedly cut around 650 people from the gaming team.
Again, this comes just months after the layoffs months ago.
To make matters even worse, over 30 entire video game development studios cut their whole staff.
Those Studios includeArcane Austin,Firewalk Studios, and the rather frustrating layoffs ofTango GameWorks.
Even Game Informer shut down.
AI is taking over in attempts to get leaner, meaner, and even greener.
Sometimes to grow, sometimes for show.
So why am I bringing AI into this?
These layoffs come on the heels of a new Microsoft patent that explores the use ofAI in gaming.
Here’s to hoping those affected find somewhere else to call home soon.
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