Microsoft Layoffs and the AI Effect: What You Need to Know

Microsoft Layoffs and the AI Effect: What You Need to Know

Tech companies acknowledge that AI is playing a role in job losses, but some might be growing more careful with their word choice in those acknowledgments. In this episode, we explore the recent Microsoft layoffs, the role of AI in driving these changes, and how companies communicate about AI's impact on employment.

Featuring: Kelsey Ziser, Senior Editor at Information Week

In today's episode, we cover...

  • The role of AI in automation and job cuts
  • Company messaging around AI and employment
  • Economic and microeconomic factors influencing layoffs

...and more!

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