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Date : Thu Apr 18 2024 15:15:05

Google cutting more jobs as it restructures teams as part of shift to AI

Date:
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Description:
Layoffs and relocations are affecting more Google workers, and not for the 
first time this year.

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Google is laying off an unspecified number of workers in its latest round of 
cuts as the company continues to self-scrutinize costs, efficiency, and 
operations. 

As part of the upcoming changes, Google is reportedly considering moving away 
from its more expensive locations to cheaper hubs in regions such as India, 
Chicago, Atlanta, and Dublin. 

The internal memo shared by CFO Ruth Porat and seen by CNBC reveals that 
artificial intelligence has yet again impacted the companys workforce, and 
not for the better. Google laying off and relocating due to costs, AI 

Porat wrote (via CNBC ): The tech sector is in the midst of a tremendous 
platform shift with Al. The CFO said that the company has had to focus on 
offering better solutions for its customers, which has resulted in some tough 
decisions regarding its workforce. 

The restructuring will affect finance teams from offices around the world, 
including in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 
as well as its key locations in the Americas. 

Porat revealed plans for new centralized hubs in Bangalore, Mexico City, 
Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, but affirmed that the company would still 
maintain a significant presence in the San Fransisco Bay Area, where its 
headquarters is located. 

Other reports have indicated that Googles real estate and finance departments 
have been affected (via Reuters ). 

Already this year, Google has laid off more than 1,000 workers (via 
layoffs.fyi ), with CEO Sundar Pichai hinting that more would follow. Amazon, 
Microsoft, and Tesla workers have also seen significant cuts in recent 
months. 

 TechRadar Pro asked Google to confirm its latest round of layoffs, but the 
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