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# Azure Seeks 20% Cost Cut While Raising Pay for AI Talent

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**Published:** 2026-10-14T18:25:55.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** microsoft, funding

## Summary

Microsoft's Azure unit, which grew annual revenue 40% to $101\.9 billion through June, is reportedly pursuing 20% cost cuts while increasing AI talent salaries and budgets, though a spokesperson denied cost\-reduction directives\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/ai/azure-seeks-20percent-cost-cut-while-raising-pay-for-ai-talent-77f64344>)
- [Story source](<https://marketbrief.now/ai/azure-seeks-20percent-cost-cut-while-raising-pay-for-ai-talent-77f64344>)