Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees to retool for AI era
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Microsoft
Global
October 26, 2026
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Microsoft is offering buyouts to approximately 60,000 workers. The move aims to trim costs and reallocate resources toward AI development. Eligible employees include those at vice-president level and below in specific divisions.
- Earlier version 110/27/2026, 6:10:46 AM
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