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Programmers bore the brunt of Microsoft’s layoffs in its home state as AI writes up to 30% of its code
Still, these cuts come after CEO Satya Nadella said last month that up to 30% of the company’s code was now written by AI .
Microsoft's Mass Layoffs Affected at Least 800 in Software Engineering, According to New Documents
Now, documents seen by Bloomberg suggest that about one-third of the total roles cut were at Microsoft HQ in Redmond, ...
Microsoft will cut nearly 2,000 jobs in Washington state as part of broader layoffs
Microsoft will lay off 1,985 employees in Washington state starting July 12, including 475 remote workers, according to a ...
Microsoft cuts 1,985 WA workers as it lays off 3% of global staff
The Redmond-based tech giant didn’t disclose how many employees in total it plans to lay off, but a spokesperson said up to 3 ...
Microsoft Layoffs Hit Coders Hardest With AI Costs on the Rise
Microsoft Corp.’s recently announced job cuts fell hardest on the people who build the company’s products, showing that even ...
US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over ...
Microsoft cuts 6,000 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023
The layoffs are expected to hit across all parts of Microsoft's business, including the career networking site LinkedIn and ...
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Almost 50% of Microsoft’s latest job layoffs were software devs
Nearly 50% of the employee layoffs at Microsoft’s Washington office affected staff in software engineering roles, as the ...
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Microsoft to lay off nearly 2,000 employees in Washington state
In a statement, a Microsoft spokesperson said the cuts are “necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic ...
Microsoft could cut 3% of its workforce. How many employees are in Washington?
Microsoft is reportedly laying off about 3% of its entire workforce. Multiple outlets, including CNBC and The Verge, reported the news on May 13. USA TODAY has reached out to Microsoft for comment.