Tuesday, 8 July, 2025
Xbox Producer Faces Backlash for Suggesting Laid-Off Staff Lean on ChatGPT & Copilot

Following massive layoffs at Microsoft’s Xbox division, Executive Producer Matt Turnbull recommended affected staff use AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot—for resume help, career planning, and even emotional support. The now-deleted LinkedIn post offered tailored prompts to “reduce the emotional and cognitive load.” Critics slammed the advice as insensitive and tone-deaf, sparking debate over the limits of AI in human crisis management.
Read full story at Economic Times