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Satya Nadella Says Microsoft Is Thriving Despite Massive Job Cuts

Microsoft's CEO addresses layoffs and highlights the company’s strong focus on AI investments.

Mihaela Kicevski by Mihaela Kicevski
July 25, 2025
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently spoke out about the company’s future after thousands of job cuts shook the tech giant. Even with layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees, Nadella insists that Microsoft is thriving by every measure, which is kinda wild, right? It’s a complicated moment for the company, especially in gaming, where some big projects have been cancelled.

In a letter sent to employees, Nadella said, “By every objective measure, Microsoft is thriving, our market performance, strategic positioning, and growth all point up and to the right.” He added that Microsoft’s overall headcount is actually stable, despite the layoffs, and that talent in the industry is being recognized and rewarded like never before. But how can a company be thriving and still cut thousands of jobs? Nadella called it “the enigma of success.”

He explained that these layoffs offer Microsoft a chance to “prepare, lead through, and have a greater impact than ever before.” That’s a bold way to put it, considering the uncertainty many employees must be feeling.

Nadella also highlighted Microsoft’s significant investments in artificial intelligence, which the company has committed billions to. AI is seen as the next major battleground after Google’s dominance in search and video. He painted a picture of a future where everyone, literally all 8 billion people on Earth, could summon a researcher or coding assistant instantly. Imagine that! Organizations can become significantly more agile and innovative, with AI helping teams work more effectively together.

But the layoffs aren’t just numbers on a page; they’ve hit the gaming division hard. The reboot of Perfect Dark was cancelled, and The Initiative studio was shut down. Rare’s Everwild was also cancelled, with several senior developers leaving the studio afterward. To top it off, ZeniMax Online Studios’ boss, Matt Firor, announced his departure amid the cancellation of Project Blackbird, a project that had been in development for a long time.

Overall, it’s a tense time for Microsoft and its employees. Nadella’s message attempts to strike a balance between optimism about growth and AI and the reality of job cuts and project cancellations. It’s a lot to take in, especially if you’re someone who loves the games that got scrapped or works in the industry. Why do you think Microsoft decided to make such drastic cuts while still pushing so hard on AI? Is this a smart move or a risky gamble?

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