Microsoft will take an $800 million impairment charge in its second quarter earnings report related to its investment in robotaxi startup Cruise after General Motors announced this week that it would halt the development of Cruise's autonomous vehicles.

Microsoft takes a financial hit as GM redirects autonomous vehicle plans from robotaxis to consumer-focused solutions.

Microsoft Corp. plans to take an $800 million charge after General Motors Co. said it was shutting down its autonomous taxi initiative.