In the AI era, the technology industry continues to lay off employees. Microsoft Corporation's (MSFT.US) subsidiary LinkedIn has initiated a new round of personnel adjustments.

As the artificial intelligence era drives the continuous optimization of cost structures in the technology industry, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) has initiated a new round of layoffs at its professional social platform LinkedIn. In a memo to employees on Wednesday, LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero stated that the company needs to create "greater impact" for users while also improving profitability, hence the decision to undergo organizational restructuring. According to the memo, this round of layoffs will affect multiple departments, including engineering, product, and marketing positions. A LinkedIn spokesperson later stated, "As part of regular business planning, we have implemented organizational changes to better prepare for future growth." The specific scale of this round of layoffs is currently unclear. According to data on the LinkedIn official website, the department currently has about 17,500 employees. Microsoft Corporation has been using layoffs and organizational optimization in recent years to alleviate profit margin pressures as it continues to expand investments in AI infrastructure. The company is making large investments in data centers and related AI infrastructure to support the development of its AI services. LinkedIn was acquired by Microsoft Corporation in 2016 but has maintained relative independence in its operations. In the last fiscal year ending in May 2025 for Microsoft Corporation, LinkedIn generated revenue of $17.8 billion. Currently, LinkedIn's business is managed by Microsoft Corporation Executive Vice President Ryan Roslansky, who also oversees Microsoft Corporation's office software business. Daniel Shapero was just recently appointed as LinkedIn CEO last month. Prior to Microsoft Corporation's acquisition of LinkedIn, he had been an executive at the company for many years. Recently, several large technology companies, including Microsoft Corporation, have been continuously pushing forward with layoffs and organizational restructuring during the AI transformation process. It is widely recognized in the market that, with a significant increase in AI investments, technology companies are increasingly emphasizing operational efficiency and profit margin performance.