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"Google's Massive Layoffs Hit Voice Assistant and AR Hardware Teams"

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"Google's Massive Layoffs Hit Voice Assistant and AR Hardware Teams"
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Google is laying off hundreds of employees across its Voice Assistant, hardware, and engineering teams, including Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman. The layoffs are part of the company's efforts to cut costs and align resources with its biggest product priorities. The reorganization comes as Google and other tech companies are investing in generative artificial intelligence technology, with Google planning to add AI capabilities to its virtual assistant.

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  1. Google lays off hundreds in Assistant, hardware, engineering teams  Reuters
  2. Google lays off hundreds working on its voice-activated assistant  Semafor
  3. Google reorganizing Pixel hardware: Fitbit's James Park leaving, layoffs hit AR team  9to5Google
  4. Google Is Laying Off Hundreds of Workers in Its Voice Assistant, AR Teams  Bloomberg
  5. Google lays off hundreds of employees in its AR hardware department  MIXED Reality News

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