Microsoft Layoffs Hit Coders Hard as AI Writes More Code

Microsoft Layoffs Hit Coders Hard as AI Writes More Code

Microsoft Layoffs in 2025: Coders Face Cuts as AI Takes Over Are AI tools replacing programmers at Microsoft? This question is dominating search trends as tech layoffs continue across the industry. Microsoft recently laid off around 6,000 employees, and the hardest hit were software engineers— especially in its home state of Washington. According to Bloomberg, over 40% of the affected roles were in software engineering, making developers the most impacted group by a wide margin. This shift comes just weeks after CEO Satya Nadella revealed that artificial intelligence now contributes to up to 30% of the company’s codebase .                    Image Credits:Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg / Getty Images Why Are Programmers Being Laid Off at Microsoft? While Microsoft has attributed the layoffs to efforts to streamline operations and reduce management layers, the timing raises questions. The rapid adoption of AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex may be reshaping how software is devel…