https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-as-ai-leads-to-efficiency-pushContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-as-ai-leads-to-efficiency-pushhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-as-ai-leads-to-efficiency-push#u162263Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:11:03 +0000Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees, amounting to roughly a quarter of its total workforce. Announced on October 26, 2026, by Chief Human Resources Officer Amy Coleman, the voluntary retirement program aims to balance a massive artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout with capital efficiency. About 60,000 workers are eligible across four countries, though exact job reductions depend on team participation. Departures are scheduled for December 31.Why it mattersThe technology giant is aggressively scaling its artificial intelligence capabilities, crea