Google has laid off hundreds from its Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams as part of a major restructure, shifting focus towards AI and operational efficiency. The move reflects a broader Big Tech trend of prioritizing innovation over hardware.
Google has laid off hundreds of employees within its Platforms and Devices unit, which includes Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams, according to a report by The Information. The move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations following the merger of its platforms and devices teams last year.
A Google spokesperson confirmed that the decision followed an internal restructuring to improve efficiency and was accompanied by a voluntary exit programme introduced in January. The tech giant had earlier signalled its intention to become “more nimble” in its operations.
This development is part of a broader trend across Big Tech. Industry leaders such as Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple have all implemented job cuts in recent months, primarily to redirect resources towards artificial intelligence and data centre investments.
In January 2023, Google’s parent company Alphabet announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 12,000 roles, or 6%. The latest redundancies underscore the company’s ongoing strategic shift, focusing less on hardware and more on future-facing technologies.
While Google declined to comment directly on the latest round of layoffs, the restructuring reflects the tech industry’s changing priorities amid economic pressures and the AI arms race.
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