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Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Workers
Microsoft provides buyouts for 60,000 employees as it boosts AI spending.
In brief
Microsoft provides buyouts for 60,000 employees as it boosts AI spending. Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 workers to transition them out of the company while investing $175 billion in AI infrastructure by 2026. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Microsoft Buyout Program
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees, or one-quarter of its global workforce.
Eligibility and Scope
Employees must be at the vice president level or below to qualify for the buyout offer.
AI Investment Plan

Microsoft expects to spend $175 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026 alone, including data centers.
The takeaway
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 workers to transition them out of the company while investing $175 billion in AI infrastructure by 2026.





