Following major layoffs at Microsoft, Xbox producer Matt Turnbull suggested in a now-deleted LinkedIn post that people use AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to better cope with the stress of losing their jobs. While AI can’t replace personal experience, it can help with writing resumes, career planning, and gaining emotional clarity.
Microsoft had recently invested $80 billion in AI infrastructure while cutting up to 9,100 jobs. Turnbull’s well-meaning advice faced criticism in the creative industry, where many view AI as a threat during an already uncertain time marked by studio closures.