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UK Government Allowing Microsoft to Take Over Activision Blizzard Will Destroy Jobs

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 01, 2023

Hours ago:

One in three staff at Activision Blizzard’s Irish unit fears cuts after Microsoft acquisition

Overwhelming Fear of Microsoft Layoffs at Activision Blizzard.

Who can blame them?

Hours ago ("AI" pixie dust and vapourware):

Microsoft pixie dust and vapourware

The classic straw man/excuse for layoffs. "Because AI something..." (said the nontechnical manager/spokesperson, who fancies buzzwords/hype, not substance or real debates)

Microsoft layoffs are not ending. Microsoft is not market leader in security or games but a market leader in layoffs. Over 30,000 fired this year? More? Nobody keeps a complete count (it's obscured by temps, contractors, and secrecy, not to mention so-called hiring freeze, compelled resignations, retirements).

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