Alphabet to cut ~12,000 jobs; CEO cites need to refocus on AI priorities

Alphabet Inc.

Workforce reduction of approximately 12,000 roles across Alphabet, product areas, functions, and regions.
U.S. employees get at least 60 days notice, severance starting at 16 weeks salary plus 2 weeks per year of service.
Affected U.S. employees receive at least 16 weeks of GSU vesting, 2022 bonuses, 6 months healthcare, and job placement.
CEO Sundar Pichai states the cuts align resources with highest priorities, including AI investments.

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