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Microsoft is restructuring with significant job cuts and changes in its Xbox gaming division, reflecting shifts in technology strategy and market performance.

Microsoft announced it will cut 4,800 jobs, highlighting a strategic overhaul particularly in its Xbox unit, which plans to spin off four gaming studios. These changes come as the Xbox CEO acknowledged that the company's major investment in Game Pass has not met expectations. Microsoft is also emphasizing AI development to enhance user intelligence, signaling a shift in focus toward AI-driven technology as it adapts to changing industry demands and work environments.