Microsoft laid off 6,000 workers, about 3% of its workforce, as the tech giant redirects resources toward over $80 billion in AI infrastructure spending.

Microsoft is planning job cuts that are expected to affect areas such as sales, consulting, and Xbox as it ramps up AI spending.

Microsoft targets 8,750 US employees with its first voluntary buyout program, part of a broader tech industry shift cutting 92,000 jobs to fund AI