Microsoft China Azure R&D team "wiped out": over 200 people affected, maximum compensation N+7; Wu Zhao resigns as DingTalk CEO, 90s tech geek Chen Yusen takes over; Li Shufu resigns as Zeekr chairman
Microsoft's Azure R&D team in China has undergone a significant restructuring, impacting over 200 employees with compensation packages up to N+7. This move is part of broader global reorganizations within Microsoft. In other tech news, DingTalk has appointed a new CEO, Chen Yusen, a young technical expert, to lead the platform, following a period of internal discussion about management practices. Additionally, there are reports of OpenAI planning substantial price reductions to compete more aggressively for users against rivals like Anthropic. AI
IMPACT Microsoft's Azure restructuring may impact AI development resources, while OpenAI's potential price cuts could intensify competition in the AI model market.