Google trims unified Android and Pixel team amid AI push

Like other tech giants, Google went on a hiring spree during the pandemic, fueled by the surge in demand across all its verticals. However, with the post-pandemic slowdown in consumption and the advent of AI, the company has shifted focus toward streamlining its workforce to cut costs and boost efficiency. Earlier this year, as part of these efforts, Google even offered a voluntary exit program to its US employees working on Android, Pixel, and other projects. Now, a new report indicates the company has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees from this unified division.