A Microsoft Xbox producer faced criticism for suggesting that people who have been laid off use generative AI to cope with the emotional and practical impact of job loss.
Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, recommended the use of AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to help individuals dealing with layoff-related challenges.
Turnbull provided AI prompts for career planning, CV writing, job seeking, and emotional well-being, aiming to assist individuals in navigating job loss more smoothly.
The post, which received mixed reactions, was made after Microsoft announced plans to lay off about 9,000 employees, impacting units like the gaming division, amidst the company's heavy investment in AI infrastructure.