Microsoft is spending $80 billion on AI initiatives in 2025, and CEO Satya Nadella says headcount is "relatively unchanged" even despite mass layoffs.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s memo strikes a delicate balance, acknowledging the human cost of change while steering Microsoft toward an AI-driven future that promises growth, but not without sacrifice.

Microsoft has eliminated approximately 15,000 roles since May. The company’s CEO said layoffs are the “enigma of success.”