Google Axes U.S. Python Team for Offshore Hires Amid Tech Layoffs
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Google has confirmed layoffs within its technology teams, notably disbanding the entire U.S. Python team.
The company is shifting some operations abroad, building new teams in Munich, Bangalore, Mexico City, and Dublin.
CEO Sundar Pichai has indicated that 'role eliminations' will persist into 2024, leading to employee protests.
Despite layoffs, Google maintains its commitment to talent development, particularly in Flutter and Dart technologies.
The restructuring raises concerns about potential delays and disruptions in machine learning advancements.
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