Let’s stop pretending this is innovation. What we’re witnessing is the corporate world kneeling before a new golden idol—one that doesn’t bleed, doesn’t breathe, and doesn’t unionize.
Microsoft has laid off approximately 15,000 employees in 2025, even as the company ramps up its investments in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. The job cuts, representing about 4% of its global workforce, come despite strong financial performance and continued growth in its AI offerings.
