Microsoft Lays Off Nearly 5,000 Staff, Mostly from the Xbox Division Saying They Are “Not Being Replaced by AI”

[Peter_Brosdahl]

After weeks of rumors and news of studios either closing or letting go of their teams, it’s now official that Microsoft is laying off nearly 5,000 staff. Rumors have been circulating for weeks that the reaper was roaming the halls of Microsoft, in particular its Xbox division, and now we know that at least 4,800 […]

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[Grimlakin]

Paramount me thinks it makes sense to make Xbox sink or swim on its own merits. Instead of dragging down the bottom line. Honestly I would look to nvidia to do the same with its DIY division if it hasn't already done so.