Microsoft lay-offs set to impact Australian offices amid shift to AI
Microsoft announced global job cuts, including an impact on its six Australian offices, on Wednesday. About 4,800 roles will be eliminated, or 2.1 percent of its workforce, amid a shift towards artificial intelligence. CEO Asha Sharma highlighted the need to reset operations following significant challenges in the video game division.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 07:12 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 07:20 UTC
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