Microsoft to fire some employees

Spataro outlined a unified vision for all employees, emphasising the importance of driving AI transformation regardless of their roles.

Microsoft is undergoing a big shake-up led by Jared Spataro, focusing on boosting its Copilot AI products while streamlining resources for its Teams chat app.

The move comes after the company's success with Teams during the pandemic.

A report from Business Insider suggests that the company is sacking some people to improve its AI tools. Here is everything we know.

Spataro asserted that the pandemic presented a rare chance for growth, prompting Microsoft to now double down on its Copilot AI products.

As part of this shift, resources allocated to Teams are being scaled back, with a new central team led by Colette Stallbaumer overseeing Copilot and the "future of work" initiatives.

While the reorganisation involves layoffs, exact numbers are undisclosed. However, sources of Business Insider claim that there have been workforce reductions.

Spataro outlined a unified vision for all employees, emphasising the importance of driving AI transformation regardless of their roles.

Frank Shaw, a Microsoft spokesperson, reassured that Teams remains a top priority for the company. He asserted that Copilot is a vital part of Teams, particularly Copilot for Teams, which garners high customer satisfaction.

This strategic realignment suggests Microsoft's broader goal to prioritise artificial intelligence across its operations.

Despite Teams' success with over 300 million monthly active users, the company sees potential in enhancing AI-driven tools like Copilot to further revolutionise workplace productivity.