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Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: Report

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Microsoft is planning to cut under 2.5% of ​its workforce in the latest round of ‌layoffs that could be announced as early as ​next week,Business Insider reported on ⁠Tuesday, citing sources.

U.S. companies have continued to trim headcount in ‌recent months, with a fresh wave of layoffs across the technology, media and finance ‌sectors as firms rein in costs, ‌while investing ⁠heavily in AI infrastructure.

The layoffs will impact thousands of roles, including sales and consulting, as well as jobs at ​the Xbox gaming division, ‌the Business Insider report said.

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