Google layoffs

Keep reading news of mass scale layoffs due to AI. Just curious to know. What are companies actually doing with AI? Which products have they built/building, which roles are being replaced, are there are functions or departments which have become redundant? Do you have first hand knowledge of AI actually replacing someone/something?

Things are getting more scary. Now thinking why parents were saying to opt for a govt job. 😂

Recently we saw Paytm making layoffs due to AI. Are there any other companies that did the same? People whose companies laid off people due to AI. What kind of automations made it possible? Is AI actually doing the work or is it just an excuse to lay off people?

this government wants to control everything: why are they so insecure ?

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There are news that massive layoffs are coming in Paytm. HR and Business Heads have been given targets - average 30% reduction expected across all teams. #bravenewworld

Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving technology unit, laid off 137 employees in its second round of layoffs this year, the company reported on Wednesday, bringing the total number of layoffs for the year to 8%. As part of the cuts, Waymo has eliminated some engineering roles to “focus on commercial success,” the company said in a statement.

Just read this in a news article. Anybody has any info.