Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
Published: 7/3/2025

Microsoft announces plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it shifts focus to investing in artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant is spending $80bn on data centers to train AI models and reshape its business strategy. The job cuts are part of Microsoft's efforts to realign its workforce and operations in the evolving tech landscape, emphasizing AI development for the future.