Following Microsoft's announcement of 9,000 layoffs, including cuts to Xbox Game Studios, Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox, suggested that affected employees use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to help manage the emotional and cognitive challenges associated with job loss. Turnbull recommended leveraging AI for career planning, resume assistance, and emotional clarity during this difficult period. The advice, initially shared on social media, was met with widespread criticism from the gaming community and industry observers who viewed the suggestion as tone-deaf and out of touch given the scale of the layoffs. The post was later deleted amid the backlash. Microsoft's broader investment in AI, including an $80 billion budget for AI projects this year, contrasts with the controversy surrounding the use of AI as a support mechanism for those displaced by the company's restructuring. The incident has sparked debate about the role of AI in the gaming industry, especially as concerns grow over AI's impact on jobs.