Google: 12,000 jobs cut

Google cut 6% of its global workforce amid an aggressive push into AI. CEO Sundar Pichai warned of more cuts as the company invested heavily in AI infrastructure. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 12,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 9,000 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Technology where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.