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Microsoft: 5,500 jobs cut

October 17, 2023USTechnologyMicrosoft

Microsoft has announced the layoff of 5,500 employees as part of its ongoing investment in AI technologies. This move reflects the company's strategy to balance workforce size with its significant spending on artificial intelligence initiatives.

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5,500

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