Laid-off workers should use AI to manage their emotions, says Xbox exec
The scanning dismissals announced by Microsoft this week were particularly difficult for its game studios, but an Xbox framework has a solution to “help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that accompanies job loss”: asking for advice from IA chatbots.
In a Liendin post now deleted captured by ConsequencesMatt Turnbull by Xbox Game Studios said that it would be “overlooked not to try to offer the best possible advice in the circumstances”. The circumstances here being a multitude of cancellations of games, closed services, studios closings and job cuts on the key divisions of the Xbox, because Microsoft takes place up to 9,100 employees in the company.
Turnbull admitted that people had “strong feelings” about AI tools like Chatgpt and Copilot, but suggested that anyone who felt “overwhelmed” could use them to obtain advice on the creation of Curriculum Vitae, career planning and apply for new roles.
“These are really difficult moments, and if you sail in a layoff or even by preparing quietly, you are not alone and you don’t have to go alone,” said Turnbull. “No AL tool replaces your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is rare, these tools can help you take off faster, quieter and with more clarity.”
Microsoft loudly kissed AI, after announcing plans in January to invest $ 80 billion in AI infrastructure before this last wave of job cuts. This environment could have remarked that its recommendations were reasonable. More broadly, however, the generating AI is considered by certain creations as a threat to creative industries such as games, which have already had trouble growing dismissals and studio closings in recent years.
We do not know why Turnbull deleted his article LinkedIn, but if the comments on this repubulous made in Bluesky are an indication, the creatives probably did not take over his suggestions too kindly.
You can read the full text of the deleted post below:
“These are really difficult moments, and if you sail in a layoff or even preparing quietly, you are not alone and you don’t have to go alone.
I know that these types of tools generate strong feelings in people, but I would be careful not to try to offer the best possible advice in the circumstances. I have experienced ways to use LLM AL tools (like Chatgpt or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that accompanies job loss.
Here are some quick ideas and use cases that could help if you feel exceeded:
Career planning prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I was dismissed from a [role] In the game industry. Help me create a 30-day plan to come together, search for new roles and start applying without exhausting. »»
“What types of job industry jobs could I rotate with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]? “”
CV and LinkedIn Help
“Here is my current CV. Give me three tailor-made versions: one for AAA, one for platform / publication roles, and one for starter leadership / small studio. ”
“Rewrite this Curriculum Vitae ball to highlight the impact and the measures.”
“Write a new LinkedIn section ‘About Me” which focuses on my leadership style, my ships shipped and the vision of game development. “”
Networking and awareness
“Write a friendly message that I can send to old colleagues letting them know that I explore new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message to reach out to someone [studio name] on a job publication.
Clarity and emotional confidence
“I am struggling with impostor syndrome after being dismissed. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me of what I am good at? ”
No AL tools replace your voice or lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is rare, these tools can help you take off faster, calmer and with more clarity.
If it helps, do not hesitate to share with others in your network.
Stay nice, stay smart, stay connected. »»
