Xbox Executive Suggests AI Tool for Coping with Layoffs
Following mass layoffs at Microsoft, an Xbox executive recommends using Microsoft CoPilot to reduce the emotional and cognitive load for affected employees. The tool is designed to provide support during job loss and help with job hunting, emotional clarity, and confidence.
An Xbox executive suggested that Microsoft CoPilot could help reduce the cognitive load of the company's recent layoffs. The sentiment was shared by Xbox Game Studios Publishing executive producer Matt Turnbull in a now-deleted LinkedIn post. He mentioned using LLM AI tools like ChatGPT or CoPilot to help cope with the emotional and cognitive challenges of job loss.
On July 1, Microsoft announced the termination of around 9,000 employees, about four percent of its workforce, to stay competitive in a changing market. The layoffs mainly impacted the gaming division, including Xbox staffers. This move followed previous job cuts in 2023 and 6,000 job cuts earlier.
Many tech companies are downsizing due to market changes and the rise of generative AI. Some CEOs, like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Klarna's Sebastian Siemiatkowski, have expressed intentions to use AI to replace jobs and workflows. Microsoft CoPilot is being marketed as an emotional support tool for job hunting and gaining clarity and confidence.
While some professionals caution against using AI chatbots as substitutes for human therapy, companies like Microsoft are promoting emotionally intelligent agents. Microsoft CoPilot is positioned as a therapeutic confidant for Gen Z and millennial customers. However, concerns about privacy and the appropriateness of AI tools in therapy settings persist.
According to the source: Mashable.
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