Laid Off Xbox Employee Defends Microsoft; Says Everyone Need To Embrace AI

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Employees Laid Off Due To Microsoft's $80 Billion AI Investment!

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  • Microsoft’s latest layoffs impacted nearly 10,000 professionals and were a result of a nearly $80 billion AI investment.
  • One laid-off Xbox employee states that Microsoft’s decision to invest in AI is reasonable despite the negative impacts.
  • He states that everyone needs to adapt to AI before they get left behind.

Microsoft’s layoffs continue to impact thousands of employees. The company’s latest job cuts were largely driven by an $80 billion AI investment, impacting all divisions, including Xbox.

In fact, the gaming division also saw major cancellations like Perfect Dark. While most of the ex-employees are not too happy with the events that transpired this month, one former Xbox team member has defended Microsoft’s AI investment.

Why it matters: Although practically every large company is investing in AI today, Microsoft plans to be a leader in the field of artificial intelligence soon. This is why the company has resorted to extensive job cuts in pursuit of these ambitions.

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Bradon Stirrup was part of Xbox Game Studios, working as a Senior Business Manager since 2022. Additionally, the ex-Microsoft employee had worked in various other roles over nearly 10 years at Microsoft.

In a recent tweet addressing the layoffs, he stated that Microsoft’s investment in AI is understandable. He noted that AI needs to be embraced by all, and those who fail to do so will be replaced.

I was laid off by Xbox, but I understand Microsoft’s investment in AI.

In a follow-up tweet, Brandon Stirrup explained that he is an avid user of the technology himself. He clarified that his role involves devising strategies instead of engineering for Xbox, yet he was still let go.

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Brandom Stirrup’s tweet attracted mixed responses, with many expressing doubts about the long-term impacts of artificial intelligence.

However, industry veterans like Gabe Newell would likely agree with the statement since the Valve CEO recently emphasized the importance of AI and adapting to the technology for all professionals.

What do you think about the former Xbox employee’s opinion on AI? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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