Alphabet Inc.’s Google has laid off fewer than 100 employees from its cloud division, mainly in sales operations.

A company spokesperson said that the layoffs are part of ongoing adjustments to focus on key business areas, especially AI, to meet customer demands and drive long-term growth.

These cuts follow Alphabet’s earnings report, which showed slow growth in its cloud business and significant AI investments.

The tech industry has seen an increase in layoffs as companies like Amazon, Meta, Salesforce, and Microsoft balance AI investments with profitability.

Google has made gradual structural changes across business units, including a voluntary exit program in January for its Pixel and Android teams.

Despite the layoffs, Google Cloud remains a key focus as the company pushes for AI-driven growth.

Recent Google developments