# AI can provide 'emotional clarity and confidence' Xbox executive producer tells staff after Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees

> An Xbox executive suggested that laid-off employees use AI for emotional support and career guidance The suggestion sparked backlash and led the executive to delete their LinkedIn post Microsoft has laid off 9,000…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/ai-can-provide-emotional-clarity-and-confidence-xbox-executive-producer-tells-staff-after-microsoft-lays-off-9-000-employees?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=686b9478100619e1fbc3a97d)
- **Published:** 2025-07-07
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #microsoft #xbox #executive #employees #confidence #emotional #producer #clarity
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