Google has officially confirmed its latest round of layoffs, but the company did not specify the number of employees affected. Although unofficial reports suggest that it could be in the hundreds. Most of the layoffs are believed to be related to the Google Assistant, both in terms of hardware and software.
According to preliminary information provided by Google, this round of layoffs is aimed at aligning the company with its larger goals and future opportunities. Employees who are impacted will receive assistance in finding new roles within the organization.
James Park and Eric Friedman, the co-founders of Fitbit, which was acquired by Google in 2019, have resigned as a result of this organizational restructuring.
Reports indicate that Google is planning to consolidate its hardware business, including Fitbit, Pixel, and Nest, into one cohesive team responsible for all three divisions.
TLDR: Google has confirmed layoffs without specifying the exact number of employees affected. The majority of the layoffs are related to the Google Assistant. James Park and Eric Friedman, the co-founders of Fitbit, have resigned following the restructuring. Google plans to consolidate its hardware business into one team responsible for Fitbit, Pixel, and Nest.
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