Google lays off employees and moves some roles overseas as part of cost-cutting measures.

Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, according to a company spokesperson. The spokesperson clarified that the layoffs are not company-wide, and affected employees will have the opportunity to apply for internal roles. However, the exact number of employees impacted and the specific teams involved were not disclosed. A small percentage of the affected roles will be relocated to various company hubs, including those in India, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dublin.

These layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech and media industries this year, reflecting the economic uncertainty faced by companies. The job cuts have impacted employees across several of Google’s teams, particularly in the real estate and finance departments. The finance teams affected include Google’s treasury, business services, and revenue cash operations. According to a report by Business Insider, Google’s finance chief, Ruth Porat, mentioned in an email to staff that the restructuring involves expanding growth to Bangalore, Mexico City, and Dublin.

In January, Google had already laid off hundreds of workers across multiple teams, such as engineering, hardware, and assistant teams. This move aligns with the company’s increased investment in artificial intelligence offerings, as communicated by CEO Sundar Pichai to expect more job cuts at the start of the year.