Microsoft began job cuts that will impact about 9,000 workers, its second major wave of lay-offs this year as it seeks to control costs while ramping up on artificial intelligence (AI) spending.

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According to Bloomberg, Microsoft’s Stockholm-based King division, famous for Candy Crush, is laying off 10 percent of its staff, representing roughly 200 jobs. While some other European gaming offices are also cutting, US units are reportedly being informed later Wednesday.