Microsoft began laying off about 6,000 workers Tuesday, nearly 3% of its entire workforce and its largest job cuts in more than two years as the company spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

Microsoft Corp.’s recently announced job cuts fell hardest on the people who build the company’s products, showing that even software developers are at risk in the age of artificial intelligence.In Microsoft’s home state of Washington,

Microsoft is cutting roughly 3% of its global workforce as the company shifts more resources toward the race to develop advanced artificial intelligence, the company confirmed on Tuesday.

Nearly 3 percent of all Microsoft employees, about 6,000 people, are receiving layoff notices, reported several tech and financial news outlets including CNBC and GeekWire. The layoffs are affecting a range of levels and teams across the United States, GeekWire reported.

A Google engineer sparked a debate on job security after a woman lamented her cousin's Microsoft layoff. Social media users supported government jobs for ‘upar ki kamaai’.

Layoffs are increasing stress and anxiety. Job loss impacts mental health. It affects families and relationships. People need support and understanding. Companies should provide better offboarding. They must offer mental health resources.

Microsoft began laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce Tuesday, its largest mass layoff in more than two years.