Xbox Producer’s AI Advice for Laid-Off Microsoft Staff Sparks Backlash, Post Deleted
Xbox Producer’s AI Advice for Laid-Off Microsoft Staff Sparks Backlash, Post Deleted Xbox Game Studios executive producer Matt Turnbull faced swift criticism after advising Microsoft employees impacted by recent layoffs to utilize AI tools for “emotional clarity.” The controversial LinkedIn post, shared on July 4 following Microsoft’s announcement of 9,000 job cuts, was quickly deleted due to significant online backlash. Turnbull, a 15-year veteran at Xbox, had expressed sympathy for those affected, suggesting AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot could…