Microsoft Israel Research and Development has summoned dozens of employees to pre-dismissal hearings at its Israeli development center. The move affects approximately 50 employees in the Copilot Studio group, with estimates suggesting that about half will remain in their positions at the R&D center. The decision stems from a global organizational restructuring at Microsoft that also is affecting its Israeli operations.
Copilot Studio is Microsoft's platform for developing artificial intelligence agents (AI agents) and automating business processes. It enables organizations to build AI assistants capable of carrying out tasks rather than merely answering questions.
Microsoft Israel headquarters in Herzliya
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Microsoft currently employs approximately 3,000 research and development workers in Israel. The company recently announced that Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk, the longtime head of its Israeli R&D center, is stepping down and will be replaced by Ohad Yassin.
A Microsoft spokesperson told Calcalist: "We continue to review the company's operations and organizational structure to ensure they are aligned with changing needs and challenges. This process includes changes to team structures and, in some cases, difficult decisions that directly affect company employees. We recognize the personal impact of these changes and will do everything we can to support affected employees during this period with sensitivity, respect and care."