Laid-off workers should use AI to manage their emotions, says Xbox exec
10 months ago
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- Microsoft announced sweeping layoffs affecting up to 9,100 employees, including significant cuts in its gaming divisions.
- Xbox executive Matt Turnbull suggested laid-off workers use AI chatbots like ChatGPT for career advice and emotional support.
- Turnbull's LinkedIn post, later deleted, recommended AI for resume building, career planning, and networking strategies.
- The post faced backlash from creatives who view AI as a threat to jobs in the gaming industry.
- Microsoft has heavily invested in AI, with an $80 billion commitment to AI infrastructure announced earlier this year.