Google slashes 200 roles in global business unit amid AI push
The job cuts follow a series of workforce reductions at Google since early 2023, which earlier slashed 12,000 jobs, accounting for 6% of its global workforce.
Tech giant has laid off around 200 employees from its global business unit as the company continues to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services.
The layoffs, which have affected the team that handles sales and partnerships, were first reported by The Information.
The reduction is part of a broader reallocation of resources across parent company Alphabet, reflecting a wider trend in big tech as companies double down on AI development and data center expansion to meet growing demand.
Earlier this year, Meta slashed around 5% of its workforce, affecting around 3,600 employees. The company cited performance-based criteria for these cuts, labeling affected individuals as low performers.
In a statement to Reuters, Google confirmed the layoffs as a “small” adjustment meant to streamline operations, improve collaboration, and enhance responsiveness to customer needs.
The job cuts follow a series of workforce reductions at Google since early 2023, which slashed 12,000 jobs, accounting for 6% of its global workforce.
Just last month, the company also downsized roles in its platforms and devices group, affecting teams behind Android, Pixel, and Chrome.
Edited by Megha Reddy