[Market Trends] No Need for Manpower'... Layoffs Sweeping Through Google | CNBC
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Employee reductions are occurring in Google's hardware division, including the Pixel smartphone and Fitbit watch production units, and the AI assistant development team. The major platform shift towards AI could impact all sectors of Google, leading to the development of new projects from these ambitions. The staff cuts in tech companies are part of a larger labor shift driven by productivity improvements through AI. The adoption of AI in various industries for more efficient operations could also affect hiring. This presents significant opportunities for tech companies but raises substantial questions for the broader economy. Research and understanding of the impact of artificial intelligence on economic growth, productivity, and the labor market are needed. The number of employees at Google and Amazon has been decreasing recently, and with the advent of AI, it might be difficult to return to previous levels.