Programmers bore the brunt of Microsoft’s layoffs in its home state as AI writes up to 30% of its code

May 15, 2025: AI Fuels Major Programmer Layoffs at Microsoft - Microsoft recently laid off 2,000 employees in Washington, with over 40% being software engineers, the largest impacted group. These layoffs are part of a larger reduction affecting 6,000 staff members globally. The job cuts aim to streamline management structures, the company states.

While CEO Satya Nadella noted that AI now writes up to 30% of Microsoft's code, the company has not confirmed if this directly links to the layoffs. Microsoft avoided further comment on the role of AI in these changes, focusing instead on restructuring efforts.