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Tech giant Google has made staff reductions in its news division this week, resulting in approximately 40 to 45 workers losing their jobs, as reported by CNBC. The Alphabet Workers Union, a labor organization associated with Google employees, confirmed these layoffs, though exact numbers remain uncertain. However, they noted that many individuals continue to work on Google’s news products.
In a statement, an Alphabet Workers Union spokesperson stated, “We’re deeply committed to a vibrant information ecosystem, and news is a part of that long-term investment. We’ve made some internal changes to streamline our organization. A small number of employees were impacted. We’re supporting everyone with a transition period, outplacement services, and severance as they look for new opportunities at Google and beyond.”
The layoffs have sparked concern among Google employees and the broader tech community. Rob R, a Staff Software Engineer at Google, shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, describing those affected as “some of the best and brightest people.” He expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision, emphasizing that these individuals were valuable contributors to the company.
Notably, these layoffs come amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, a situation that has put pressure on online platforms to provide accurate information about the ongoing conflict. Various stakeholders have called on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (now known as X) to take stringent measures to curb the spread of false and misleading content related to the Middle East conflict. However, Google has assured that these layoffs will not impact the quality of work within its News division.
Google has been resizing its workforce in recent months, responding to slowing growth and economic uncertainties. In January of this year, Google announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs, and in the past month, the company eliminated hundreds of positions within its recruiting organization.
The layoffs within Google’s News division have raised questions about the future of information dissemination, with many hoping that the company’s commitment to a “vibrant information ecosystem” will remain intact despite these organizational changes.
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