A laid-off Xbox Game Studios executive suggested that workers use AI tools to cope with job loss, but his post was quickly deleted due to strong backlash from the community. Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox who has worked on games like Forza Motorsport 4 and State of Decay 2, shared his idea on LinkedIn, citing the emotional and cognitive load associated with job loss. However, some critics accused him of insensitive suggestions, such as using AI to help find new jobs or write resumes. The move comes after Microsoft announced a massive round of layoffs, reportedly influenced by the company’s investments in AI, which has sparked controversy among developers.
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