Microsoft Employees Protest AI‑Driven Culture in Open Letter

Microsoft employees have released an open letter that criticizes the company’s relentless focus on artificial intelligence, claiming the shift has made work "joyless" and demoralizing. The letter, shared on internal forums, highlights forced AI adoption, recent layoffs, and a perceived neglect of employee welfare. It also points out that while Microsoft reported a 32% jump in profits, many staff have seen salary increases of less than 1%. The criticism comes as Microsoft offered buy‑out packages to 60,000 employees across India, the US, the UK and Canada, its largest ever. The letter has drawn attention from industry observers and raises questions about the balance between technological ambition and employee well‑being.