Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, more than a quarter of its global workforce, as it seeks to control costs while expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company plans $175 billion in capital spending in 2026 for projects including AI data centres and advanced computing chips. Its growing investment has raised questions among investors about returns. The programme covers eligible staff at level 70 and below in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. Disclaimer: Image is AI generated and is just for reference. For information only, not financial advice.
