This would mark Microsoft’s fourth major round of layoffs in just 18 months. Earlier, in 2024, over 6,000 employees were laid off, and around 650 roles were erased from the Xbox team after the company’s massive $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft’s Xbox division set for layoffs amid major restructuring plans

Driven by soaring Gen AI demand and bullish forecasts, Nvidia hits record valuation of $3.76 trillion, edging past Microsoft in the Big Tech value race.

Nvidia hits all-time high as analyst predicts AI-driven ‘Golden Wave’

At the heart of the dispute lies a provision in their multi-billion-dollar agreement that allows OpenAI to restrict Microsoft’s access to its technologies upon declaring the achievement of AGI.

Microsoft and OpenAI clash over future control of advanced AI models

Jeff Hulse, a Microsoft vice president overseeing about 400 engineers, told his team to use OpenAI-powered systems to generate up to 50% of their code. Weeks later, many from that same team were let go.

'6000 employees': Microsoft replaces staff with AI they developed

Microsoft Has Announced a Reduction of 6,000 Jobs, Representing 3 Percent of Its Global Workforce.
The Company Currently Employs 228,000 People Worldwide.

Microsoft cuts jobs mid efficiency drive

Business & Economy: The ongoing discussions could transform OpenAI's setup, shifting it from its original nonprofit research focus to a mixed business framework.

OpenAI negotiates terms with Microsoft for new funding and future IPO

As the 94-year-old 'Oracle of Omaha' announces his plans to retire as a CEO, here's a list of the best investments that he made and occasionally unmade:


'The Oracle’s Ledger': Warren Buffett’s 6 decades of wins, losses and major financial moves

Business & Economy: How Skype, a leader in digital communication, prepares for its official shutdown on May 05  after nearly 14 years of service.

Skype shuts down today: Here’s how it rose to fame and why Microsoft’s focus shifted?

Business & Economy: Tariffs are now hitting your next gaming purchase. Microsoft has announced a sharp increase in prices for its Xbox consoles and select games, citing market conditions and rising development costs.

Your gaming console just got pricier: Xbox costs surge amid tariffs

Microsoft has suddenly suspended services for several Chinese institutions, including a prominent university and a genomics firm, sparking concerns over intensifying US-China tech decoupling. The move signals deeper fractures in global tech ties and raises questions about the future of American firms operating in China.

Microsoft abruptly halts services for Chinese clients

Microsoft sent an internal memo to employees after Vaniya Agarwal and Ibtihal Aboussad were seen protesting against the company's leadership during the 50th anniversary celebration. World

'Hostile, unprovoked': Microsoft on employees interrupting top leadership at 50th anniversary meet, sends memo

Indian-origin techie Vaniya Agarwal was seen disrupting Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's talk at the company's 50th anniversary celebration. World

Who is Vaniya Agarwal? Indian-origin techie disrupts Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's talk at 50th anniversary meet

Trending, world | Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and former CEO Steve Ballmer faced pro-Palestinian protests at an event

Bill Gates, Microsoft AI CEO face pro-Palestine protest at company's 50th anniversary event

It’s been a rough year for the tech giants known as the "magnificent seven. " these major companies, including Tesla, Meta, Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, have all seen significant losses in 2025 so far. Tesla is the hardest hit, with shares down over 40%. Meta is the only one still in positive territory, showing small gains, while the others have faced steep drops in value. Tesla’s market value has fallen by $780 billion, Apple’s by nearly $700 billion, and Nvidia has seen a 14% decline.

2025 tech market: The magnificent 7’s tough start

Around 300 million people worldwide use AI today, and that number is set to soar to 739 million by the year 2030. Like the advent of machines and computers, AI promised to revolutionize our lives, making work faster, simpler, and more efficient. But at what cost?

AI is transforming daily life at an unprecedented pace

AI is everywhere. It's in our smartphones, computers, and even used by big corporations and governments. From everyday work life when writing an email or doing homework, AI comes in handy. It is also helping in more complex jobs like diagnosing diseases, accelerating drug development, and even on the battlefield. It is helping to identify and destroy enemy targets. Around 300 million people worldwide use AI today, and that number is set to soar to 739 million by the year 2030. Like the advent of machines and computers, AI promised to revolutionize our lives, making work faster, simpler, and more efficient. But at what cost?

Microsoft sounds AI dependency alarm

Trending: He spent years fearing that a single misstep could ruin the company. It wasn’t until 1998—more than two decades into Microsoft’s journey—that he finally felt the company was strong enough to survive mistakes. 

‘Worked 80 hours a week’:  Bill Gates opens up about early Microsoft beginnings

World: President Trump announced Microsoft is negotiating to buy TikTok, hinting at a potential bidding war for the popular video app on January

Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, encourages bidding war

World | The Times, The New York Daily News and the Center for Investigative Reporting are leading the legal campaign against OpenAI and its backer Microsoft

Court to decide ChapGPT’s fate in copyright infringement case brought by news publishers

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a $3 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in India over the next two years. This initiative includes the establishment of new data centers and aims to position India as a global leader in AI innovation. Watch in for more details!

Microsoft To Build AI Hubs In India

FTC opens antitrust investigation against Microsoft's business practice

Will Google be forced to sell Chrome, the world's most-used web browser? Decision likely soon

Nvidia surpasses $3.6 trillion market value after Trump election victory

Riding the AI wave Nvidia overtakes Apple as the world’s largest company

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