Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly planning to trim thousands of jobs, particularly in sales, as the tech giant faces pressure to lower labor costs as it boosts spending on artificial intelligence. The layoffs are expected to be announced early next month,

Microsoft Corp. is planning to ax thousands of jobs, particularly in sales, as part of the company’s latest move to trim its workforce amid heavy spending on artificial intelligence.

Sales and marketing teams are expected to take the biggest hit. In April, Microsoft had informed employees it would be relying on third-party firms for certain sales campaigns.