Microsoft recently announced the layoff of 9,000 employees, sparking mixed reactions to an Xbox executive's advice on using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for support. Matt Turnbull suggested AI could alleviate emotional burdens from job loss, sharing prompts to assist with career planning and resume enhancement. Despite his intent to offer guidance, the response on platforms such as LinkedIn and Bluesky was largely negative, leading to the deletion of his post soon after publication. His thoughts reflected the challenges and uncertainties many individuals are facing during this difficult time.
You're not alone and you don't have to go it alone. I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances.
I've been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed: Career Planning Prompts: Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.
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