Latest AI News: January 8, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Sony and Microsoft May Delay Next-Gen Consoles to Tackle Memory Price Surge

December 31, 2025

Sony and Microsoft are weighing a significant delay on their next-generation gaming consoles, the Pl...

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Tech’s Tumultuous 2025: The Year of AI Stumbles, Xbox Woes, and Drone Dramas

December 20, 2025

Engadget's 'The Morning After' newsletter dives deep into 2025's biggest tech disappointments. From ...

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Microsoft Shuts Down Questions at Gamescom 2025 Amid Layoffs and Controversies

August 20, 2025

At Gamescom 2025, Microsoft dodged tough questions about ongoing layoffs within its Xbox division an...

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Microsoft's Massive Layoffs Signal AI-Driven Future: 15,000 Jobs Cut

July 11, 2025

In a strategic move, Microsoft announced the layoff of 15,000 employees in 2025, as it pivots toward...

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Xbox Producer Offers Unique Solution to Laid-off Microsoft Employees: ChatGPT Copilot Prompts

July 8, 2025

In an unconventional twist, an Xbox producer has suggested using ChatGPT Copilot prompts as a resour...

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Xbox Exec Suggests AI Career Move to Recently Laid-Off Staff—A New Path or Insult to Injury?

July 7, 2025

In a controversial move, a top Xbox executive advised laid-off employees to consider AI careers. Wit...

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AI's Role in Boosting Emotional Clarity Post-Massive Microsoft Layoffs

July 7, 2025

In the wake of Microsoft laying off 9,000 employees, an Xbox executive producer has highlighted the ...

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Microsoft Gaming's Layoffs: A Strategic Shift or Risky Gamble?

July 6, 2025

Microsoft is making headlines in the gaming world with its recent layoffs. Are these changes part of...

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Oops! Xbox Exec's AI Advice for Laid-Off Employees Backfires

July 6, 2025

In a move that sparked controversy, an Xbox Game Studios executive at Microsoft suggested using AI p...

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Microsoft's Xbox Executive Advocates AI as a Cure for Layoff Woes

July 5, 2025

In light of recent layoffs, a top executive at Microsoft’s Xbox division suggests leveraging artific...