In this advanced French podcast episode, we dive into Microsoft’s major restructuring efforts. After announcing 6,000 layoffs in May, the company has now confirmed 3,000 more job cuts, totaling over 15,000 in 2025. Why? To fund a record-breaking $80 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, including data centers and AI chips.

🎯 Perfect for B2-C1 French learners looking to:

• Practice listening with real tech news in natural French

• Learn business and technology vocabulary

• Stay updated on major global trends

Listen now to improve your French and stay informed with La Pause Café Croissant.

Sources:

• https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/report-microsofts-2025-layoffs-revolve-around-its-desperate-usd80-billion-ai-infrastructure-investment

• https://www.bfmtv.com/tech/intelligence-artificielle/utilisez-un-prompt-microsoft-licencie-9-000-personnes-un-responsable-les-invite-a-se-servir-de-l-ia-pour-retrouver-du-travail_AV-202507040385.html

• https://www.01net.com/actualites/microsoft-supprime-plus-de-9-000-postes.html

  
  

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🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.

Un podcast en français pour les débutants et niveaux intermédiaires !

☕ Support us: https://ko-fi.com/lapausecafecroissant

Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podcastcafecroissant

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