Microsoft Offers Buyouts to About 60,000 Employees Amid AI Push

Microsoft has offered buyouts to roughly 60,000 employees as it invests billions in artificial intelligence, with the workforce already described as on edge.

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2026-11-06 12:23 · New York Times Technology
Microsoft’s Buyout Offer Sets Its Workforce on Edge

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