Following Microsoft's layoff of 9,000 employees, an Xbox executive suggested using AI tools like Copilot to cope with job loss. His LinkedIn post, offering AI prompts for career planning, resume writing, and emotional support, received backlash. The post was subsequently deleted. This incident comes amidst Microsoft's heavy investment in AI and recent reports suggesting a push to replace jobs with AI, sparking criticism.

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