Microsoft and Meta announce large staff reductions as they spend big on AI
April 25, 2026
•TheGuardian_Technology•Strong impact[key points]
Key points
- •Meta and Microsoft are reducing their workforces while investing heavily in AI.
- •AI is being used to automate tasks that previously required large teams.
- •Employees are being used to train AI models, raising concerns about job displacement.
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