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Asha Sharma Joins Fed Amid AI Job Concerns | Hip-Hop News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Asha Sharma, ex-Xbox CEO and recent architect of 3,200 layoffs, is now stepping into a high-stakes government role on the Federal Reserve Board — tasked with studying AI’s impact on jobs. With her background in Microsoft’s CoreAI division, she’s uniquely positioned — but not without controversy. Critics are calling it ironic, even audacious, to appoint someone who oversaw massive job cuts to lead a task force on employment efficiency. Fed Chair frames her as an “external advisor” meant to bring candid, evidence-based insights — but the timing and optics are undeniably provocative. Watch this space to see if her involvement sparks real change or just more headlines. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4890ca88cb8a13bf