*Ai layoffs* Six months into 2025, over 50,000 tech workers have already been laid off, with giants like Microsoft, Google, Meta, IBM, PwC, and Chegg Inc. making headlines. While AI is often cited as the culprit, insiders say the reality is more complex—part efficiency, part financial recalibration. At Microsoft, nearly 6,000 employees were let go, including a veteran developer who spent 18 years at the company and played a key role in making TypeScript 10x faster. Meanwhile, CEO Satya Nadella revealed that AI now writes 30% of the company’s code, sparking debate on whether fewer engineers are needed to scale. Experts like Deedy Das (Menlo Ventures) say the layoffs are less about AI taking jobs and more about funding massive AI infrastructure bets. “This isn’t about AI replacing humans yet—it’s about restructuring to fund AI initiatives,” echoed Wes Roth, citing Microsoft’s planned $80B AI spend this year. While companies like IBM are replacing HR roles with AI, they’re also hiring more engineers and sales