Intel plans to lay off 15% of its workforce and cancel billions in new chip facility projects in Europe as part of a strategy shift aimed at reviving its business. The company will concentrate on the competitive AI chip market, regain market share in personal-computer processors, and advance its 14A technology for major clients.

Microsoft is laying off 3% of its workforce, approximately 6,000 employees, as part of organizational changes to adapt to a dynamic market. The layoffs, which include a significant reduction at the Redmond headquarters, are not performance-related and come despite the company reporting strong quarterly earnings. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the need to adjust sales execution and management structures in response to shifting market demands.