An Xbox producer faced backlash for suggesting that laid-off employees use AI tools to manage emotions after Microsoft announced layoffs affecting up to 9,000 workers. In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, he proposed using tools like ChatGPT to reduce emotional burdens. While acknowledging the difficulty of job loss, he encouraged employees to explore AI for career planning and emotional support. Concerns arose about the insensitivity of the suggestion, given the situation's gravity. Microsoft’s workforce reduction equates to 4% of its employees, impacting some divisions, especially in gaming.
Matt Turnbull suggested using AI tools like ChatGPT to help people cope with job loss in a post that has since been deleted.
Turnbull acknowledged the emotional challenges of layoffs while attempting to offer advice through AI assistance.
Microsoft plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs, affecting around 4% of its global workforce, including some projects in the Xbox division.
Despite the backlash, Turnbull emphasized that AI tools could provide support in career planning and emotional clarity during layoffs.
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