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trunkswd on 03 July 2025
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Ryuu96 said:

Microsoft's push into AI doesn't mean the company is replacing workers with the technology. Rather, the significant cost of building out the infrastructure over multiple years has Microsoft looking to trim costs where it can.

During the company's 2025 fiscal year, which ended Monday, Microsoft said it planned to spend more than $80 billion on infrastructure to meet AI demands. That's a $25 billion increase in capital expenditures from the company's 2024 fiscal year.

$80 billion?! So yes these layoffs are to save money to spend on AI. Imagine what would happen if the AI fad dies out?



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