After multiple rounds of layoffs, Microsoft plans to grow its workforce again with a focus on artificial intelligence. CEO Satya Nadella said the company will pursue “targeted scaling,” using AI to enhance productivity and empower smaller team

New Delhi: After a year of major layoffs, Microsoft is preparing to grow its workforce again — but this time with a clear focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking on the BG2 podcast with investor Brad Gerstner, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the company’s employee count will increase in a “smarter and more leveraged” way, driven by AI technology.

“We will grow our headcount,” Nadella said, adding that future hiring will be shaped by how AI boosts productivity across the company. Microsoft had about 2.28 lakh employees at the end of June 2

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