Microsoft is turning up the heat—AI use is now tied to employee performance reviews.

By Aniket Chakraborty

July 1, 2025

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A leaked memo from Julia Liuson declares AI “core to every role and every level.”

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Managers are directed to evaluate how well employees use tools like GitHub Copilot.

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This policy follows internal complaints about poor AI adoption—even from developers.

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Microsoft wants employees building AI tools to actually use and understand them.

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While Copilot is preferred, staff may also use external tools like Replit—if security rules are met.

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The shift aims to boost accountability amid rising competition from AI rivals like Cursor.

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Yet, concerns linger about “hallucinations” and overtrust in AI, even from OpenAI’s CEO.

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Despite flaws, employees can no longer afford to ignore AI—caution is no longer enough.

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In Microsoft’s new era, AI isn’t optional—it’s a metric that could define your career.

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