Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts, including a major overhaul of its Xbox gaming division, as the tech giant focuses on AI investments.

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. This represents about 2.1% of its global workforce.

Xbox will cut about 3,200 jobs and offload five studios, including the UK’s Ninja Theory and France’s Arkane, in its biggest-ever restructure.

Microsoft announced plans to lay off 4,800 employees on Monday, confirming Business Insider's earlier report.