Microsoft is cutting around 9,000 jobs worldwide—its second big round of layoffs this year. The Xbox gaming team is hit especially hard, with some game projects scrapped and studios shutting down. The company says it’s trimming fat to focus more on AI, but affected workers will get severance and help finding new jobs.

Editor’s Note: Big Tech’s pivot to AI keeps reshaping the industry—even giants like Microsoft aren’t immune to the turbulence. For employees, it’s another harsh reminder of how quickly priorities can shift. For gamers, it might mean fewer fresh titles down the line. And for the rest of us? A sign that the AI gold rush is leaving real-world casualties in its wake.