Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs, impacting 9,000 employees, bringing the total to over 15,000 this year. CEO Satya Nadella cited the company's shift towards AI as a driving force, despite strong financial performance with $25.8 billion in quarterly net income. The gaming division experienced significant cuts following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
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