(FILES) The Microsoft logo is seen at the "ALL IN 2026" conference at the Palais des Congres de Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, on September 17, 2026. Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, the company said on October 26, 2026, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the tech giant seeks to cut costs while pouring money into artificial intelligence. Staff on select teams in the United States, Canada, India and Britain at vice president level and below will be eligible, a Microsoft spokesperson said, while some groups of employees, including some working on data centers, sales and marketing, are excluded. (Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP via Getty Images)