Xbox CEO Asha Sharma named to Federal Reserve task force days after announcing 3,200 job cuts

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was appointed to co-lead a Federal Reserve task force on jobs and productivity three days after revealing 3,200 layoffs. GeekWire reports on the awkward timing of the dual announcements.

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