Microsoft(US:MSFT) 智通财经网·2025-06-03 00:45Group 1 - Microsoft has announced the layoff of over 300 employees, adding to the previously announced plan to cut 6,000 jobs, highlighting the ongoing cost-cutting efforts in the tech industry despite significant investments in artificial intelligence [1][2] - The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry where companies are prioritizing hiring AI talent while simultaneously using AI technologies to optimize labor costs [1][2] - The recent layoffs at Microsoft primarily affected software engineering positions, with approximately 40% of the 6,000 job cuts announced last month being in software roles [1] Group 2 - The rise in AI costs has made programmers a primary target for layoffs, with companies like Meta Platforms also announcing similar trends of replacing employees with AI tools [2] - The tech industry is witnessing a trend of "AI replacing employees," with several companies, including Meta, planning layoffs based on employee performance while also hiring for new roles [2]