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Google offers voluntary exits for Android, Pixel teams

Google has launched a voluntary exit program for its platforms and devices team, as stated in an internal memo from Rick Osterloh, Google’s senior vice president.

The program is available to United States-based employees from the Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams.

It offers severance packages for those who choose to leave.

The voluntary exit program involves multiple Google offerings, including Android, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Google One, Nest, Photos, and Pixel.

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30-Jan-2025 🛡️ Google staff worry about potential layoffs, call for buyouts
  • 1,250 Google employees sign ‘Job Security’ petition
  • Petition calls for buyouts, not layoffs, amid cuts
29-Jan-2025 ⚖️ Google fights $4.5b EU fine over Android antitrust claims
  • Google appeals €4.3B fine over Android dominance
  • Final decision on appeal expected in upcoming months
26-Jan-2025 🤖 Google expands AI education amid global regulation efforts
  • Google expands Grow initiative with AI programs
  • Partnering with colleges for AI training in trades
22-Jan-2025 🤖 Google invests $1b more in Anthropic, total reaches $2b
  • Google invests additional $1B in Anthropic
  • Total investment surpasses $2B for AI development
22-Jan-2025 🌐 Google Cloud adds SandboxAQ’s quantitative AI models
  • SandboxAQ’s models now on Google Cloud.
  • Partnership boosts quantum computing and AI focus.

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