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The product r&d tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's research and development workforce and strategy, particularly in the context of AI spending and engineering talent allocation. Recent discussions focus on Microsoft's R&D headcount declining to 77,000 employees in fiscal 2026, even as the company posts record revenue. The tag explores how Microsoft is shifting engineering resources, the impact of AI investments on product development, and the broader implications for enterprise IT and technology professionals. Content includes analysis of Microsoft's annual filings, workforce changes, and the balance between hiring and internal restructuring in the AI era.
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    Microsoft R&D Headcount Falls 3,000 as AI Spending Surges

    Microsoft’s product research and development workforce fell to 77,000 employees in fiscal 2026, down 3,000 from a year earlier and 4,000 below its 2024 peak, even as the company recorded its largest annual revenue increase on record. The number matters because it shows Microsoft is not simply...