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In today’s Newsletter…

1. Microsoft Saved $500M Slashing 15000 Jobs

2. This tool Applies to the Perfect Jobs for You Every Day — and It guarantees an interviews in 15 days

3. AI & Tech News

4. Career Corner

5. What to not talk about at work

6. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Success

Microsoft Saved $500M Slashing 15000 Jobs

Microsoft has saved over $500 million by using AI to boost productivity across key areas like sales, customer service, and software engineering, according to Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff.

In call centers alone, AI has not only cut costs but also improved employee and customer satisfaction. Sales teams using Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant are finding more leads, closing deals faster, and generating 9% more revenue.

The company is also beginning to use AI to support smaller customers, a strategy already bringing in tens of millions of dollars, even in its early stages.

In product development, AI now writes 35% of the code for new launches, which has significantly sped up time-to-market. Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot, a leading AI coding tool, now has over 15 million users.

Despite these advancements, Microsoft has laid off around 15,000 employees in 2025—many in customer-facing roles like sales. This has raised concerns about AI replacing human jobs.

However, Microsoft has stated that AI was not the primary reason for these job cuts. Althoff emphasized that AI is meant to enhance employee performance, not replace them.

Across the tech industry, other giants like Salesforce, Google, and Meta are also using AI to automate tasks, reduce hiring, and boost efficiency.

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AI and Tech News

The AI landscape is moving at lightning speed! From new models to affordable robots, here’s what's making headlines:

• Grok 4 Arrives: Elon Musk's xAI just launched Grok 4, boasting multimodal features and advanced reasoning. However, it's facing backlash for previous racist responses, highlighting ongoing concerns about content moderation and bias in AI. Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, has also stepped down.

• Hugging Face's $299 Robot: Hugging Face, known as the "GitHub of machine learning," is disrupting robotics with Reachy Mini, an 11-inch desktop robot for just $299. This open-source hardware aims to democratize robotics development, allowing millions of developers to build and share AI applications.

• The AI Talent War Heats Up: Tech giants are aggressively poaching top AI talent. Meta recently hired Ruoming Pang, Apple's former head of AI models, for a reported tens of millions of dollars per year. Meanwhile, OpenAI is also beefing up its team, snapping up engineers from Meta, Tesla, and xAI.

CAREER CORNER

#1. Cracking the Job Market in the AI

Job searching is tough, but it's even more complex with AI in the mix. Here are key takeaways for job seekers and a look into new work trends:

Be aware that AI can now predict human behavior in job interviews. Studies show AI models like Centaur can outperform psychological theories in predicting choices related to fairness, risk, and cooperation. Many companies use one-way video interviews screened by algorithms that analyze tone, facial expressions, and word choice, comparing you to past successful candidates. Understanding this can help you prepare by being expressive, clear, and engaging on camera.

#2. Gen Z's "Overemployment" Trend:

A recent Fortune report reveals that Gen Z is leading the "polyworking" trend, with 93% of the youngest generation juggling multiple jobs—some even claiming to earn over $3,000 a day with five concurrent roles. While technically legal in the U.S. and UK (unless contracts prohibit it or there are conflicts of interest), this practice can lead to trust issues, tax implications, and even dismissal if discovered.

What NOT to Talk About at Work:

Etiquette experts advise avoiding certain topics in the workplace to maintain professionalism:

• How others spend their time and money.

• Coworkers' meal choices.

• Plans to leave the company or look for a new job (until you formally resign).

• Salary details.

• Frequent mentions of stress and burnout (can create unhealthy competition).

• Recaps from scandalous weekends.

• Details about your love life.

• Deep dives into medical and health troubles.

Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Success

Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume; it's your public reputation and silent pitch. Use the HI-UPS Framework to optimize your presence based on your goal:

• Hiring: Attract top talent by showcasing leadership, company culture, and growth opportunities.

• Influencer: Build credibility by highlighting media appearances, awards, and original content. Clearly state your expertise in your headline.

• Unemployed: Be visible without broadcasting desperation. Avoid the public "#OpenToWork" banner; instead, use the private "Open to Work" setting for recruiters.

• Passively Looking: Stay stealthily visible. Keep your profile current and use LinkedIn's private setting for recruiters outside your company.

• Sales: Make your first impression count with a high-quality headshot, a headline that says who you help and how, and credibility indicators.

What’s Trending & Happening Today

• AI for Educators: Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI launched the National Academy for AI Instruction with $23 million in initial funding to teach educators how to incorporate AI into classrooms.

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