Managers Are Using AI to Determine Raises, Promotions, Layoffs
- Microsoft announced a large restructuring on Wednesday, cutting 9,000 jobs and canceling major Xbox projects including Everwild and Perfect Dark.
- This action follows a strategic shift toward cloud gaming and core franchises amid growing market competition and economic pressures.
- The restructuring includes cuts to marketing, publishing, and support studios, closure of The Initiative and Arkane Austin, and a move toward AI-driven game development.
- CEO Satya Nadella stated AI now writes 20 to 30 percent of Microsoft’s code, enabling fewer human roles and increased operational efficiency.
- These changes signal a recalibrated Xbox strategy aiming to focus on sustainable growth and adapt to evolving gaming industry dynamics.
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Managers are using AI to determine raises, promotions, layoffs
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