Google lays off about 200 employees in its global business unit

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Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business unit— the division responsible for sales and partnerships — as part of its ongoing operational overhaul in response to the accelerating shift toward artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.

The cuts, first reported by The Information, are part of a broader reallocation of resources across Alphabet as Big Tech companies double down on data center expansion and AI development.

Google confirmed the move in a statement to Reuters, calling it a “small” adjustment intended to streamline operations, boost collaboration, and enhance response times to customer needs.

These layoffs are the latest in a string of ongoing job reductions that stretch back to early 2023. Just last month, hundreds of employees were let go from the company’s platforms and devices group, which includes Android, Pixel, and Chrome. These workforce changes mark a continuing trend of retrenchment in non-core segments as the company focuses on emerging tech priorities.

Google’s parent company Alphabet previously slashed 12,000 roles in January 2023 — roughly 6% of its global workforce — citing economic uncertainty and the need to sharpen its focus. As of the end of 2024, Alphabet employed more than 183,000 people.

Google is not alone. Other tech giants have also tightened their workforce belts in recent quarters. Meta implemented a 5% culling of staff rated as underperformers. Microsoft downsized its Xbox division. Amazon pared back several units, while Apple made more discreet cuts in its digital services business.