Posted 1/27/2024, 2:05:45 PM
Google Doubles Down on AI Despite Layoffs and Core Business Concerns
- Google's top priority for 2023 is delivering "the world's most advanced, safe, and responsible AI", according to a leaked internal memo
- The company is doubling down on AI despite recent layoffs of over 12,000 employees and questions over whether the focus is harming core businesses
- Google made a $2 billion investment into Anthropic and is integrating AI chatbot Bard into Android phones
- Some employees criticize leadership for neglecting core revenue drivers like ads in pursuit of AI goals
- Rise of AI is exposing weaknesses in Google's search engine from increase in SEO spam and fake webpages