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From: Don Green7/3/2025 9:00:54 AM
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Microsoft’s new layoffs just confirmed every programmer’s worst nightmare
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The news hit hard.

Microsoft, a tech titan, just announced substantial layoffs. For programmers everywhere, this feels like a punch to the gut.

It confirms a deep-seated fear. The rise of artificial intelligence in coding has been a topic of much debate. Could AI eventually replace human developers? This news makes that possibility feel a whole lot closer.

Thousands are now jobless. Highly skilled software engineers, the very backbone of the digital world, are suddenly without work. It’s a stark reminder of the volatile nature of the tech industry, even for giants like Microsoft.

Why is this happening? Officially, it’s about “organizational changes” and streamlining. But let’s be real, the elephant in the room is AI. Microsoft’s own CEO has touted the significant role AI now plays in their code generation.

Think about it. AI can churn out code at an astonishing pace. It can automate repetitive tasks that once required human hands and brains. This efficiency, while good for the bottom line, has a human cost
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