After laying off 9,000 employees, Microsoft is now replacing some of workers with the AI tools they build

Microsoft’s King division, known for Candy Crush, has laid off around 200 employees, who will be replaced by AI tools they helped develop, amidst broader restructuring in the gaming division. The layoffs have caused significant frustration and low morale among remaining staff, with further cuts expected, affecting multiple offices across Europe.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Microsoft’s King division has laid off around 200 employees, replacing them with AI tools they developed, leading to widespread frustration and a significant drop in employee morale amid ongoing restructuring.

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