Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business organization, which oversees sales and partnerships, as the tech giant continues to realign its focus toward artificial intelligence and data infrastructure. The move was first reported by The Information

The layoffs are the latest in a series of cutbacks across the tech industry as major players shift resources toward AI development and cloud computing, while scaling back in less strategic areas.

In a statement to Reuters, Google said it was implementing “a small number of changes across teams to drive greater collaboration and expand our ability to quickly and effectively serve our customers.”

Last month, Google had eliminated hundreds of roles in its platforms and devices division, which includes the Android operating system, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser.

Parent company Alphabet previously announced in January 2023 that it would slash 12,000 jobs, representing 6% of its global workforce. As of the end of 2024, Alphabet employed 183,323 people, according to a recent filing.

Google is not alone in tightening its workforce. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, laid off about 5% of what it described as its “lowest-performing” staff in January, even as it accelerated hiring in AI and machine learning roles. Microsoft cut 650 jobs from its Xbox division last September, while Amazon made cuts across multiple teams, including communications. Apple also reportedly eliminated around 100 positions in its digital services group last year.

The wave of job cuts reflects a broader industry trend: Big Tech is doubling down on next-generation AI capabilities, even as it trims back in more mature or lower-priority areas.