In a surprising move, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been appointed to advise the Federal Reserve on jobs, right after announcing mass layoffs at Xbox. This news matters because it raises questions about how tech leaders are shaping economic policies while coping with their own industry challenges.
Sharma, who transitioned from Microsoft’s Core AI group to gaming, was involved in the decision to cut 3,200 jobs across Xbox studios. These layoffs are part of a broader trend at Microsoft, as seen in recent cuts affecting Elder Scrolls 6 and Obsidian. While these moves aren’t solely her initiative, the timing of her new advisory role is raising eyebrows.
Joining Sharma are Marc Andreessen and Charles I. Jones, adding to the debate about the group’s ability to critically assess AI’s impact on jobs. For gamers, this highlights the ongoing struggles in the gaming industry, especially as platforms like PlayStation shift to digital, affecting physical game stores.
Keep an eye on how these advisory roles might influence job policies and AI use in tech. It’s a dynamic situation worth following closely.
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