Google Announces Major Layoffs As Pichai Stresses Efficiency
Google Announces Major Layoffs As Pichai Stresses Efficiency
Some positions were restructured to nonmanagerial roles, while others were eliminated entirely. The changes align with Pichai's 2022 statement that he wanted the company to become "20% more efficient," a goal that resulted in 12,000 layoffs in January of this year. Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has reduced its top management roles by 10% as part of a multi-year effort to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
谷歌（納斯達克：GOOGL）已將其高管職位削減10%，這是爲了簡化運營和提升效率的多年努力的一部分。
What Happened: On Wednesday, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed during an all-hands meeting that the move reflects Google's broader push to simplify its structure and adapt to a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
發生了什麼：在週三的全員會議上，CEO桑達爾·皮查伊透露，這一舉措反映了谷歌更廣泛的推送，旨在簡化其結構並適應快速變化的科技格局。
According to employees who attended the meeting, Pichai explained that the efficiency drive included changes to managerial, director, and vice president roles.
據參加會議的員工稱，皮查伊解釋說，效率提升的驅動包括對管理層、董事和副總裁角色的變動。
Some positions were restructured to nonmanagerial roles, while others were eliminated entirely. The changes align with Pichai's 2022 statement that he wanted the company to become "20% more efficient," a goal that resulted in 12,000 layoffs in January of this year.
一些職位被重組爲非管理角色，而其他職位則完全被取消。這些變動與皮查伊2022年的聲明相符，他希望公司「提高20%的效率」，這一目標導致了今年1月裁員12,000人的結果。
According to the report by Business Insider, Google's pursuit of efficiency comes as competition intensifies in the artificial intelligence space, with rivals like OpenAI launching products that challenge Google's dominance in search.
據商業內幕的報道，谷歌對效率的追求正值人工智能領域競爭加劇之際，競爭對手如OpenAI推出的產品正在挑戰谷歌在搜索領域的主導地位。
Also Read: OpenAI's ChatGPT Makes Headway In Search, Threatening Google's Reign
另請閱讀：OpenAI的ChatGPT概念股在搜索中取得進展，威脅谷歌的統治地位。
In response, Google has infused generative AI into its core services and unveiled innovations such as a new AI video generator and its Gemini AI models, including a "reasoning" model designed to showcase its thought process.
作爲回應，谷歌在其核心服務中注入了生成型人工智能，並推出了創新產品，如新的人工智能視頻發電機及其Gemini人工智能模型，包括一個旨在展示其思維過程的「推理」模型。
During the meeting, Pichai also addressed Google's cultural identity, discussing the term "Googleyness," which he said needed an update to reflect the company's modern values and direction.
在會議上，皮查伊還討論了谷歌的文化身份，談到了「谷歌化」這一術語，他表示需要更新以反映公司的現代價值觀和方向。
The term has long been associated with Google's work culture, and its evolution signals the company's commitment to staying relevant in a rapidly changing industry.
這個術語長期以來與谷歌的工作文化相聯繫，其演變標誌着公司在快速變化的行業板塊中保持相關性的承諾。
As Google continues its efficiency drive and AI innovation efforts, it remains a key player in shaping the future of technology while adapting its structure and culture for the challenges ahead.
隨着谷歌持續推進效率和人工智能創新的努力，它仍然是塑造科技未來的關鍵參與者，同時適應結構和文化以應對未來的挑戰。
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