"Does Microsoft hate books more, or its own workers? It's hard to say, because The Verge reports that the multitrillion dollar giant is gutting its employee library and cutting down on digital subscriptions in favor of pursuing what's internally described as an "AI-powered learning experience" - whatever in Clippy's name that's supposed to mean. Seriously, we wish we could explain to you what the hell that is, but most of the details on this AI-focused transition are maddeningly vague."
"What we do know, according to the reporting, is that the cheapskates upstairs are ending employee subscriptions to news outlets, including to the Strategic News Service, which has provided global reports to Microsoft's workforce for more than 20 years. On top of that, not only do Microsoft employees tell The Verge that they've lost access to publications like The Information, but they're also unable to digitally check out business books from the Microsoft Library, which itself is being targeted by the new AI pivot."
Microsoft is eliminating physical and digital learning resources for employees by closing its Building 92 library and ending many digital news and book subscriptions. Employee access to publications such as The Information and the Strategic News Service has been cut, and employees report losing digital checkout access for business books. The Building 92 library has been "closed as part of Microsoft's move toward a more modern, connected learning experience through the Skilling Hub." Subscription renewals are being discontinued as part of a shift toward an "AI-powered learning experience" through the Skilling Hub. Employees describe the change as vague and note the library's past significance.
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