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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on recent layoffs: In a massive statement after Microsoft laid off 6000 jobs CEO Satya Nadella has clarified that the recent layoffs were not linked to employee performance but the actual reason behind the layoffs was organizational restructuring. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent statement of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. CEO Satya Nadella stated that the layoffs were done with a clear focus on accelerating the company’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-first strategy. The CEO emphasized that Microsoft’s vision is now centered on AI transformation. Reports have it that Microsofts plan includes reallocating resources and talent to areas aligned with emerging business priorities. Microsoft aims to boost AI innovation in India In another significant development for Microsoft Microsoft and Yotta Data Services India’s leading sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider recently partnered to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India. The partnership enables Microsoft and Yotta to engage with IndiaAI Mission participants government agencies IITs startups enterprises and software development companies to leapfrog AI innovation a report by IANS news agency said. Microsoft said it would bring its AzureAI services to Shakti Cloud Yotta’s AI cloud platform to offer cutting-edge AI capabilities to developers startups enterprises and public sector organisations across India. “Our partnership with Yotta to power Shakti Cloud will help unlock AI innovation at scale. Microsoft is honoured to play its part in helping the country realise its AI ambitions through innovation that reflect India’s unique needs and priorities” said Puneet Chandok President Microsoft India and South Asia. In January this year Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaboration with IndiaAI a division of Digital India Corporation to advance AI and emerging technologies in the country and established AI Centre of Excellence and AI Productivity Labs to foster inclusive growth. (With inputs from agencies)