On the floor
- Microsoft cuts more than 6,000 jobs, aiming for fewer managers
Microsoft cut 3% of its workforce, more than 6,000 jobs, with a focus on reducing management layers. Microsoft has not said whether the cuts are tied to AI efficiencies.
TechRepublic · General and Operations Managers, Project Management Specialists
- Software engineers were over 40% of Microsoft's Washington layoffs
Microsoft cut about 6,000 workers, including roughly 2,000 in Washington. Software engineers made up more than 40% of the Washington cuts, the largest single category.
- Microsoft says 20% to 30% of its code is written by AI
CEO Satya Nadella said 20% to 30% of code in Microsoft's repositories was written by software. The week before, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said AI generates more than 30% of Google's code.
- Microsoft unveils Security Copilot agents for phishing and alert triage
Microsoft announced Security Copilot agents including a Phishing Triage Agent and Alert Triage Agents, plus five partner-built agents, available for preview in April 2025.
Jobs affected
- Software Developers3h 20m of 8h touched · 1.7 million workers · $136k · +10.2% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance (1h 26m a shift, people with AI)
- General and Operations Managers1h 14m of 8h touched · 3.5 million workers · $106k · +5% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement (58m a shift, AI on its own)
- Project Management Specialists1h 20m of 8h touched · 1.1 million workers · $102k · +6.7% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing (34m a shift, people with AI)
- Computer Programmers5h 48m of 8h touched · 92,000 workers · $100k · -7.3% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic (1h 48m a shift, AI on its own)
- Information Security Analysts4h 17m of 8h touched · 191,000 workers · $129k · +21% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures (1h 10m a shift, AI on its own)