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Riley Moore demands removal of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma
Jul 23, 2026
📍 Philadelphia, PA, USA
A political debate has emerged after West Virginia Representative Riley Moore called for the removal of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma from a Federal Reserve advisory task force, following Microsoft's announcement of thousands of job cuts within its gaming division.
In a letter addressed to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, Moore questioned Sharma's appointment to the Productivity and Jobs Task Force, arguing that leading large-scale layoffs while advising on employment and productivity sends conflicting signals.
The controversy follows Microsoft's decision to eliminate an additional 3,200 jobs at Xbox as part of an ongoing restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and improving long-term profitability. The layoffs come after an earlier round of workforce reductions across the company's gaming business.
Sharma, who recently became CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has defended the restructuring as a necessary step to reshape Xbox for future growth. She has stated that the organizational changes are intended to create a stronger and more focused gaming business in an increasingly competitive market.
The Federal Reserve's Productivity and Jobs Task Force was established to study how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are influencing economic growth, productivity, and employment. Sharma serves alongside economists and technology leaders who provide independent insights into the changing labor market.
Representative Moore has also questioned Microsoft's hiring practices and raised concerns about the timing of Sharma's appointment while significant workforce reductions are underway. He believes the situation deserves closer review before the task force begins its work.
The Federal Reserve has not indicated any plans to reconsider Sharma's appointment. However, the issue has intensified discussions about the role of corporate executives in public policy advisory groups, particularly as artificial intelligence, automation, and restructuring continue reshaping the global workforce.
The latest controversy highlights the growing intersection between technology, employment policy, and government oversight as businesses adapt to rapid changes in the AI-driven economy.
In a letter addressed to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, Moore questioned Sharma's appointment to the Productivity and Jobs Task Force, arguing that leading large-scale layoffs while advising on employment and productivity sends conflicting signals.
The controversy follows Microsoft's decision to eliminate an additional 3,200 jobs at Xbox as part of an ongoing restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and improving long-term profitability. The layoffs come after an earlier round of workforce reductions across the company's gaming business.
Sharma, who recently became CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has defended the restructuring as a necessary step to reshape Xbox for future growth. She has stated that the organizational changes are intended to create a stronger and more focused gaming business in an increasingly competitive market.
The Federal Reserve's Productivity and Jobs Task Force was established to study how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are influencing economic growth, productivity, and employment. Sharma serves alongside economists and technology leaders who provide independent insights into the changing labor market.
Representative Moore has also questioned Microsoft's hiring practices and raised concerns about the timing of Sharma's appointment while significant workforce reductions are underway. He believes the situation deserves closer review before the task force begins its work.
The Federal Reserve has not indicated any plans to reconsider Sharma's appointment. However, the issue has intensified discussions about the role of corporate executives in public policy advisory groups, particularly as artificial intelligence, automation, and restructuring continue reshaping the global workforce.
The latest controversy highlights the growing intersection between technology, employment policy, and government oversight as businesses adapt to rapid changes in the AI-driven economy.
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