Microsoft is offering voluntary redundancy to 7% of its US employees as part of a strategic move ahead of a planned $140 billion investment in artificial intelligence this year. The initiative is aimed at long-serving employees, providing them with the option for buyouts while the company shifts its focus towards significant advancements in AI technology.
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Microsoft Introduces Voluntary Redundancy for 7% of US Workforce Amid $140 Billion AI Investment
Financial Times· Saturday, April 25, 2026
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