Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60,000 Workers as AI Spending Soars
Microsoft announced on Monday that it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its global workforce, as it cuts costs while pouring money into artificial intelligence. Eligible staff at vice president level and below on select teams in the US, Canada, UK and India can take the offer, with financial support and career transition help. Full story in slides above. Sources: AFP via Malay Mail and The Hindu, The Week, Stocktwits, October 26–27, 2026. ...