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Google Cuts 10% of Management Amid AI Competition

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-20T17:53:19.159244+05:30

- Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a 10% reduction in managerial roles, including directors and VPs, as part of their efforts to enhance efficiency. - The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and sharpen focus, driven by rising AI competition from rivals like OpenAI. - Pichai emphasized the importance of 'Googleyness,' focusing on mission-driven work, innovation, and teamwork while simplifying the company's principles. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/google-layoffs-sundar-pichai-announces-major-job-cuts-10-of-managerial-roles-to-be-eliminated-report-101734680550367.html)

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a 10% reduction in managerial roles, including directors and VPs, as part of their efforts to enhance efficiency.
The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and sharpen focus, driven by rising AI competition from rivals like OpenAI.
Pichai emphasized the importance of 'Googleyness,' focusing on mission-driven work, innovation, and teamwork while simplifying the company's principles.

Source: Hindustan Times