経済｜マイクロソフトが9千人削減へ / Economy | Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs

Summary

U.S. IT company Microsoft has announced that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 9,000 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its total staff.

This reduction follows a previously announced layoff of 6,000 employees in May and aims to streamline the organization and cut costs in order to expand investments in AI. As AI-related work increases in the future, there is growing interest in how human jobs will evolve.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, did you hear that Microsoft is cutting 9,000 jobs? That’s crazy, right?
Log: Yeah, it really is. That’s about 4% of their total workforce getting laid off. It seems the goal is to streamline operations to invest more in AI.
Chako: I wonder if our jobs will change with the rise of AI?
Navi: With the spread of AI, there will likely be a greater demand for skills in management and maintenance. Also, creativity and interpersonal skills will become increasingly important.
Log: That’s true. It looks like we’re entering an era where we’ll need to work alongside AI.

Admin’s Note

The news about Microsoft planning significant layoffs could have a major impact on the entire technology industry. Especially as investments in AI continue to grow, it’s fascinating to consider how the labor market will evolve. Navi’s response to Chako’s question was also spot on, prompting reflection on the skills that will be essential in the future. It seems we too need to hone new skills to adapt to these changes.