MICROSOFT LAYOFFS
AI versus first jobbers: Here are six tips for bright young students as AI threatens entry-level jobs
AI's rapid advancement threatens entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially disrupting traditional career paths. Experts predict significant displacement in coding, paralegal, and analyst roles, impacting recent graduates. The focus shifts towards human skills, AI literacy, and entrepreneurial ventures as crucial for navigating the evolving job market, emphasising adaptability and continuous learning.
Sundar Pichai answers who would be next Google CEO
Sundar Pichai envisions AI as a crucial 'companion' for future Google leadership, emphasising the importance of responsible technology development. Despite AI advancements, Alphabet plans to continue expanding its engineering workforce through 2026, recognizing the enduring value of human talent. While AI enhances productivity, human intervention remains essential due to the technology's limitations.
Listed new-age cos’ road to profitability; QED’s Nigel Morris interview
After a torrid time on Dalal Street, new-age firms have taken a turn towards profitability in the March quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Indians eye other visa routes amid H-1B uncertainty, layoffs
The new Donald Trump administration has tightened scrutiny of H-1B visas since taking office early this year. According to the data from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the number of H-1B visa applications shortlisted this year has declined 27% on year—the lowest since the pandemic-impacted FY21.
Quick commerce trade-off; Google still wants engineers
Quick commerce is gaining popularity at the expense of sales in other retail channels. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google’s parent Alphabet to keep hiring engineers despite AI advances: Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai affirmed Alphabet Inc.'s commitment to expanding its engineering workforce through 2026, emphasising the enduring importance of human talent alongside increasing AI investments. Despite industry-wide layoffs driven by AI advancements, Google plans to grow its engineering base to leverage emerging opportunities. Pichai also addressed concerns about AI's impact on publishers, reiterating Google's dedication to directing traffic to websites.
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Good Glamm misses payroll again; Uber top-deck reshuffle
Cash-strapped beauty platform Good Glamm Group did not pay wages for the second month in a row. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Beachside vacation to jobless in hours: Ex-Microsoft techie shares his painful new chapter
While on a family vacation, a Microsoft tech specialist received an unexpected layoff notice, abruptly ending his career. This sudden change ignited a long-held desire to enter the offensive security field. Leveraging his decade of experience securing Microsoft platforms, he's now publicly documenting his transition, aiming to inspire and guide others facing similar career shifts.
AI 'vibe coding' startups burst onto scene with sky-high valuations
Founders of code-gen startups and their investors believe they are in a land grab situation, with a shrinking window to gain a critical mass of users and establish their AI coding tool as the industry standard. But because most are built on AI foundation models developed elsewhere, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or DeepSeek, their costs per query are also growing, and none are yet profitable.
Microsoft cuts hundreds more jobs after firing 6,000 last month
More than 300 employees were informed on Monday that their roles had been eliminated, according to a notice filed in Washington state and reviewed by Bloomberg. However, it was unclear which types of jobs were affected. Microsoft’s previous rounds of redundancies had primarily impacted software engineers.
LinkedIn lays off hundreds as tech giants continue to cut jobs
In October 2023, LinkedIn laid off 668 employees across its engineering, talent, and finance teams. Earlier that year, in May, the company cut 716 jobs across its sales, operations, and support teams as part of efforts to streamline operations and reduce organizational layers to enable faster decision-making.
The NYT paradox: Suing OpenAI, then signing with Amazon
The timing of the development is notable and even ironic: it comes even as the NYT continues a legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. However, other media groups, such as News Corp — the owner of The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and The New York Post — struck similar deals with OpenAI in May last year.
Microsoft’s CPO says coding isn’t dead even as thousands of engineers just lost jobs
Despite recent layoffs impacting software engineers, Microsoft's Aparna Chennapragada insists coding remains vital. She views AI as an evolution, not a replacement, suggesting engineers will transition into "software operators." While AI automates tasks, particularly in idea generation, project management roles may shift towards taste-making and editing, reflecting Microsoft's investment in AI infrastructure.
Builder.ai-Dailyhunt fake sales: All you need to know about the “round-tripping” scandal
Round-tripping involves transferring money between companies without any genuine exchange of goods or services — the only aim being to inflate revenue figures for investor consumption. Between 2021 and 2024, Builder.ai and VerSe Innovation reportedly exchanged invoices in round-tripping. Last month, Builder.ai said it planned to file for bankruptcy after one of its key lenders, Viola Credit, seized $37 million from its accounts.
Coding is dead? Microsoft's product chief shares important advice to techies amid layoffs in the tech gaint
Microsoft executive Aparna Chennapragada defends computer science amid job cuts. She disagrees with claims that coding is dead. Layoffs impacted many software engineers. Microsoft invests heavily in Artificial Intelligence. AI is changing software development. Chennapragada envisions more 'software operators' in the future. Project management roles may shift. Microsoft is investing billions in AI infrastructure.
Is coding dead or just evolving: As AI takes over keyboards, what’s left for human engineers, is the future of coding paradoxical?
Is Coding Really Dead? Microsoft’s Aparna Chennapragada insists it’s not—despite 6,000 layoffs and AI now writing a third of the company’s code. As AI revolutionizes development, she says coding is evolving, not disappearing. But for many recently laid-off engineers, that reassurance rings hollow. So, is this the dawn of opportunity or the twilight of coders?
Who is Suresh Kumar, the Indian-origin Walmart CTO in news amid latest job cuts
Walmart announced plans to lay off 1,500 employees from its global technology team, days after backlash from US President Donald Trump for raising prices. A memo from group chief technology officer Suresh Kumar said the job cuts were meant to streamline the tech team and reduce complexities. But this move has received criticism, putting Kumar in the spotlight.
A Microsoft employee's job related question goes viral on social media, even as top tech companies fire people at will; here's all about job security and legal protection
A Reddit post about Microsoft layoffs sparked hundreds of emotional replies from U.S. workers, revealing how America’s "at-will" job system causes stress, fear, and constant insecurity, even for experienced and skilled employees.
It’s not just Microsoft, Google, or Amazon — top European companies have also laid off a massive number of employees since April; here’s what you need to know
European firms are reducing workforce due to economic challenges. Several companies including Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Volvo Trucks have announced layoffs. Banks such as Commerzbank, HSBC, and UBS are also cutting jobs. Industrial companies like STMicroelectronics and Syensqo are adapting to volatility. Retail chains like Auchan and luxury brands like Burberry and LVMH are undergoing changes. ProSiebenSat.
Not only Microsoft, Google and Amazon have also laid off over 60,000 employees; here's what techies should be aware of in the coming months
In 2025, many people in tech lost jobs as companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft cut staff to save money. This is happening because of money problems and future planning.
Microsoft Layoffs: AI’s rise brings a wave of tech layoffs, but CEOs say it’s not about replacement
Microsoft Layoffs: The AI race is reshaping global tech, but Google CEO Sundar Pichai insists there won’t be just one winner. While AI is transforming how companies work and hire, it’s also triggering mass layoffs, with over 50,000 tech jobs lost in 2025 so far. Leaders like Indeed’s Chris Hyams say AI won’t steal jobs, but will definitely change them. Amid surging investment and restructuring, the future of work appears less about replacement and more about rapid, inevitable transformation.
Microsoft Layoffs: Tech giant trims fat to feed AI growth, 6,000 jobs gone — here’s who’s out, who’s safe
Microsoft Layoff News: Microsoft has laid off over 6,000 employees, about 3% of its global workforce, despite reporting strong earnings. These cuts primarily target high-salary roles, middle management, and senior engineers, in an effort to offset the massive $80 billion AI investment and maintain investor-expected profit margins. While junior roles are being automated, senior staff are now deemed costly. As AI reshapes the tech workforce, only those supporting core AI and infrastructure operations appear relatively secure, highlighting a ruthless new normal across the sector.
Company replaces 700 employees with AI, two years later, it's rehiring humans as AI falls short
Klarna, the buy-now-pay-later firm, will increase human hires after AI customer service fell short of expectations. Despite cost savings from AI automation, CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski admitted the quality wasn't up to par. This shift reverses earlier workforce reductions driven by AI adoption, mirroring similar trends at companies like CrowdStrike, Duolingo, and Microsoft.
Microsoft layoffs: My husband worked 25 years, rarely took leave, but was laid off by algorithm, says wife in viral post
Microsoft has recently laid off approximately 6,000 employees, constituting about 3% of its global workforce, as part of a strategic restructuring effort. The company aims to streamline operations and accelerate its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. These job cuts have impacted various departments and geographies, sparking criticism regarding the use of algorithms in the selection process.
Microsoft second round of layoffs: From AI director to coders, who have been hit the hardest? Check details
Microsoft layoffs: Microsoft has announced significant layoffs, letting go of approximately 6,000 employees, which accounts for nearly 3% of its global workforce. The layoffs have impacted disproportionately affected software engineers, with over 40% of Washington state cuts hitting coding professionals. Microsoft said the layoffs are part of its efforts to stay competitive and agile as it rapidly integrates AI into its products and services.
Microsoft layoffs hit coders hardest with AI costs on the rise
Microsoft's recent layoffs disproportionately affected software engineers, signalling AI's growing impact on even technical roles. As the company invests heavily in AI, it's scrutinising costs and automating code development, leading to workforce reshaping. Product and technical program management roles also faced significant cuts, while customer-facing positions remained largely unaffected.
'No matter how hard you work...': Microsoft AI Director Gabriela de Queiroz pens emotional note after layoff amid 6,000 job cuts
Microsoft is reducing its workforce by approximately 6,000 employees, which accounts for nearly 3% of its global staff, marking the largest job cuts in over two years. This decision comes as the company increases its investments in artificial intelligence and aims to streamline operations by reducing management layers.
Microsoft's brutal layoffs: Can you believe it? Even the AI director was fired; here are the others who could be impacted
Microsoft layoffs 2025 have shocked the tech world, as the company cuts 6,000 jobs—around 3% of its global workforce. Even Gabriela de Queiroz, Microsoft’s Director of AI for Startups, wasn’t spared. This unexpected move comes as Microsoft pushes deeper into artificial intelligence. Employees were asked to leave immediately, leaving many stunned. De Queiroz shared her bittersweet farewell online, sparking questions about the future of AI roles. With tech professionals voicing concerns, the decision is raising eyebrows across the industry. Curious about why Microsoft laid off key AI leaders?
Microsoft employee reveals how she was fired in ‘last-minute meeting’ by super boss
Microsoft layoffs: Microsoft will cut 6,000 people — about three per cent of its global workforce. An employee whose LinkedIn says she worked at Microsoft as a senior program manager shared her seven-year journey at the company. The employee revealed when she realised she was fired in a last minute call when an unfamiliar face joined the call.
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