Lots of Microsoft Shutdowns Reported Today (Whole Offices, Divisions and Products Axed Entirely)
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2023-04-05 14:14:17 UTC
- Modified: 2023-04-05 14:14:17 UTC
Can the chaffbot generate enough media noise/smokescreen (all that "AI" chaff) to distract from all that?
Hours ago:
Yes, buzzwords as a
vapourware tactic (be patient, shareholders, we'll razzle-dazzle you in the future while we lose money now). We've seen this before.
First "metaverse", now "AI"... (they misleabel or call almost everything that)
Also today:
Turns out greenwashing PR is a luxury when the marketing budget runs thin and the "clown computing" business disputes false narratives ("AI" means a lot of unnecessary pollution).
Last night:
That does not seem like the hallmark of a healthy company. Even its expansion plan/PR turns out to be vapourware.
Summary: Microsoft's layoffs and shrinking business footprint is a big feature this month, even if the media keeps focusing on vapourware and hype instead (Microsoft pays for misplaced media focus)