The move is part of Microsoft’s broader efforts to streamline operations, reduce management layers, and enhance agility in a rapidly shifting technology and business landscape. The company has increasingly pivoted toward AI integration and productivity-focused tools,

A viral post, since debunked by Deadline, shows the beloved character Elmo updating his LinkedIn profile in light of sweeping budget cuts under the Trump administration. Shared on Wednesday via X, formerly Twitter, the post depicts the red, furry optimist navigating a less-than-fuzzy job market.

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will lay off 6,000 employees — about 3% of its workforce — as part of a broader strategy to prioritize artificial intelligence and improve overall performance.

Microsoft cuts 7,000 jobs to prioritize AI investments. Layoffs impact LinkedIn, Xbox, and global offices as company streamlines operations.

A cloud technology company says it is laying off 65 workers in Montgomery. Oracle plans to start cutting the jobs on June 30, according to a recent notice filed with the state on May 7. The company provides computing infrastructure and software for businesses and other organizations, per its LinkedIn page.

A LinkedIn post purportedly written by Elmo in which he says he "was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts" went viral on social media.

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024 and 2025.

Microsoft has affirmed that it plans to lay off approximately 6,000 employees, representing nearly 3% of its global workforce. This marks the company’s largest