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Google, the tech giant under parent company Alphabet, has laid off at least 200 employees from its critical "Core" organization, which handles the technical foundation and security for its flagship products. This move, confirmed in late April 2024, is part of a broader reorganization and cost-cutting strategy. The company is shifting these roles to lower-cost locations, specifically hiring corresponding positions in Mexico and India to operate closer to partners and developer communities. These layoffs, which included at least 50 engineering roles in Sunnyvale, California, continue a trend of downsizing that began in early 2023 when Alphabet cut 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce. Despite a rebound in digital advertising, the company maintains its focus on restructuring and global workforce redistribution to optimize operations.

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