Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, advised people facing layoffs at Microsoft to find solace in AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to reduce emotional and cognitive burden.
Turnbull recommended specific AI prompts for laid-off individuals, such as career planning, resume assistance, networking outreach, and emotional support.
His LinkedIn post received negative reactions, leading to its deletion, especially from those on the Bluesky platform and LinkedIn.
The advice comes amidst Microsoft's recent layoffs totaling 9,000 employees and the company's significant investment in AI technology, raising concerns about the future role of AI in employment.