Google has recently carried out layoffs, affecting hundreds of employees. This wave of layoffs affects multiple departments, including the core engineering team, voice assistant project and hardware department. The purpose of this layoff is to enhance Google's competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence, improve efficiency and optimize resource allocation. Google said it would provide career transition services and compensation to affected employees and encourage them to apply for other positions within the company. This move occurs against the background of the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology and fierce competition among technology giants. Google just launched its generative artificial intelligence product Gemini late last year.
Google confirmed it is laying off hundreds of employees as it aims to remain competitive in the field of artificial intelligence. The layoffs span the core engineering team, the voice assistant project and the hardware division. The company said the move was to improve efficiency, align resources and support affected employees in finding new roles. The layoffs come at a time of fierce competition among tech giants, with Google launching its generative artificial intelligence product Gemini late last year. Employees who are laid off will have the opportunity to apply for other positions, and Google will provide career transition services and compensation.Google’s move reflects the current intensity of competition in the field of artificial intelligence and also highlights the company’s emphasis on resource optimization and strategic adjustment. In the future, how Google maintains its leading position in the field of artificial intelligence will be the focus of the industry.