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Xbox producer recommends ChatGPT, Copilot prompts to laid off Microsoft staff - The Economic Times
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23d ago
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After Microsoft's Xbox layoffs, executive producer Matt Turnbull recommended using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support and career guidance. In a deleted LinkedIn post, he shared prompts for job planning, resume help, and networking to aid employees during this challenging time. Despite the controversy of advising the use of AI in such a context, Turnbull emphasized its role in reducing emotional stress and aiding in career transition.
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Tech layoffs in January 2024: CEO fires the whole company over 2-minute call; Google, Microsoft, Amazon continue layoffs; job cuts at TikTok, Flipkart, Swiggy, and others
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In January 2024, several tech companies implemented job cuts. Frontdesk fired all 200 employees during a two-minute call, Google laid off hundreds of staff across various divisions, Microsoft cut 1,900 jobs, Amazon announced layoffs in Audiobooks, Prime Video, and Twitch divisions, Xerox reduced its workforce by 15%, Unity Software cut 1,800 jobs, Discord laid off 17% of its employees, eBay cut 1,000 jobs, Flipkart laid off 1,000 employees, Swiggy laid off 400 employees, Riot Games cut 11% of its staff, TikTok laid off 60 workers, and Salesforce announced 700 job cuts.
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Tech layoffs 2025: Turmoil as ADM trims 700 jobs, Salesforce slashes 1,000 after Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon axe
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In 2025, major tech and corporate firms, including ADM and Salesforce, are implementing significant layoffs amid market challenges. ADM plans to cut 700 jobs globally to save costs due to market uncertainties. Salesforce is laying off over 1,000 employees while hiring for AI initiatives, with laid-off staff able to reapply internally. Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are also reducing jobs, citing performance and economic reasons, contributing to widespread industry employment turmoil.
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Forget ChatGPT — this new Microsoft Copilot wants to solve your biggest work problems
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1y ago
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Microsoft has made its Copilot Chatbot builder available to all Copilot Pro subscribers. The tool allows users to create custom task-specific chatbots based on their job role. The Copilot GPT builder is similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT AI builder, but comes at a higher price. Key features of the Copilot GPT builder include retrieval augmented generation (RAG) for pulling in data from the organization, and the ability to utilize image generation functionality. The tool requires minimal technical expertise and uses natural language prompts.
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5 key takeaways from Microsoft build 2025 on AI, Copilot, and NPUs
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2m ago
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Microsoft Build 2025 introduced several developments, notably the integration of AI Copilot into Windows OS, allowing for enhanced task management through voice or text prompts. Aimed at developers, Microsoft launched the Copilot stack, a toolset for building customised AI applications. Team Copilot supports group activities by managing tasks and responsibilities. Microsoft highlighted new AI PCs featuring NPUs for local AI processing. Furthermore, support for open-source AI models underscores Microsoft's commitment to cross-platform interoperability.
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32,500 startup staff fired or forced to resign since 2022: Report
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1y ago
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More than 32,500 employees of startups operating in India were laid-off or forced to resign since 2022, according to data compiled by Moneycontrol. BYJU'S, including its subsidiaries, laid-off about 9,000-10,000 employees, topping the list, and was followed by Ola, with over 2,100 fired staff, and Unacademy, with about 2,000 laid-off employees. Meanwhile, Blinkit laid-off 1,600 employees.
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LinkedIn Slashes Jobs: Hundreds Laid Off by Microsoft-Owned Platform
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1m ago
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LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, has laid off 281 employees in California as part of broader streamlining efforts, following Microsoft's announcement to cut 6,000 jobs globally. The layoffs impact talent account directors, senior product managers, and software engineers. These actions align with a tech industry trend towards increasing automation and efficiency amidst economic challenges. LinkedIn previously laid off employees in finance, talent, and engineering departments, reflecting ongoing restructuring influenced by a shift towards artificial intelligence.
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Microsoft's AI Copilot to add new features next month
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1y ago
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Microsoft will be introducing new features to its AI assistant Copilot to enhance user prompts and generate better responses. The new features include Auto-complete, which completes prompts if users are unsure how to finish them, and a rewrite feature that transforms basic prompts into more comprehensive ones. Copilot is currently being used by 500 Indian organizations, including Cognizant, Axis Bank, and Zomato. Microsoft's Office Suite applications are reported to offer significant productivity gains, such as reduced time spent on email and improved outcomes in document creation. A recent report co-authored by Microsoft and LinkedIn highlights the increasing importance of AI skills in hiring decisions, with 92% of Indian knowledge workers using AI tools at work.
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OpenAI says New York Times 'hacked' ChatGPT to build copyright lawsuit
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1y ago
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OpenAI is seeking the dismissal of parts of the New York Times' copyright lawsuit, claiming that the newspaper hacked its chatbot, ChatGPT, to fabricate evidence against OpenAI. The company alleges that the Times used deceptive prompts to manipulate its technology and reproduce its material, violating OpenAI's terms of use. The Times had sued OpenAI and Microsoft in December for allegedly using its articles without permission to train chatbots. The outcome of this case will determine the legality of AI training using copyrighted material and its potential impact on the industry.
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As Google layoffs continue, a look at Big Tech job cuts in 2025
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2m ago
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In 2025, tech companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple are continuing layoffs amid AI-focused strategies. Google recently cut 200 jobs in its global business unit, following previous reductions in its Platforms & Devices unit earlier this year. Microsoft plans middle management layoffs in May, while Meta laid off 3,600 staff in February due to performance reviews. Apple also cut roles in its digital services arm in 2024. The trend reflects a broader tech industry downsizing.
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Dukaan lays off 90% staff for AI bot, attributes decision to focus on profitability
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2y ago
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Dukaan, a startup, has laid off 90% of its support staff following the implementation of an AI chatbot for customer inquiries. The decision is driven by the company's focus on profitability, as stated by CEO Suumit Shah. While the introduction of the AI bot has improved resolution times, it has also led to staff reductions, a move aimed at optimizing operations. Attributing the decision to prioritising profitability, he said customer support costs reduced by 85 per cent while resolution time went down from over two hours to three minutes.
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