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Google once offered an employee a 300% hike in salary; know why?
- In a surprising move aimed at retaining talent, Google reportedly offered a staggering 300% salary hike to an employee planning to join Perplexity AI, as disclosed by CEO Aravind Srinivas on the Big Technology Podcast.
- The intriguing aspect is that this employee belonged to Google's 'search team' and had no direct involvement with the AI division. This anecdote sheds light on the lengths to which tech giants go to retain talent amidst challenges.
- The revelation comes amidst Google CEO Sundar Pichai's announcement of significant job cuts, with over a thousand layoffs already executed to pave the way for future investments.
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Elon Musk says a senior Google executive called him at night; know why
- Elon Musk recently disclosed that a senior Google executive contacted him regarding Gemini, Google's AI tool under fire for generating biased and historically inaccurate images.
- Musk, critical of AI tools previously, denounced Gemini's alleged racial bias. In response, the Google executive assured Musk of immediate action to rectify racial and gender biases within Gemini.
- The AI tool faced criticism for inaccuracies in generating images, particularly related to "white people." Google acknowledges the concerns, with the Senior Director of Product Management emphasizing the company's commitment to addressing representation and bias issues.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Reveals How He Begins His Day
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai's morning routine sheds light on his approach to staying abreast of the tech world. Contrary to traditional reading materials, Pichai opts for Techmeme, a platform renowned for its concise yet comprehensive tech news summaries.
- Founded by Gabe Rivera, Techmeme's curated content serves as a vital resource for industry leaders like Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Satya Nadella.
- With a focus on relevance and substance, Techmeme provides executives with a streamlined overview of global tech developments, devoid of distractions like pop-ups or intrusive ads. Pichai's choice reflects the value of efficient information consumption in the fast-paced tech landscape.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai tells employees to expect more job cuts this year
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai has informed employees to anticipate more job cuts in 2024 as the company undergoes significant restructuring.
- Over a thousand employees have already been laid off in various departments, including hardware, ad sales, trust and safety, shopping, maps, policy core engineering, and YouTube teams.
- Pichai emphasized the necessity of "tough choices" to create capacity for ambitious goals and investments. While the layoffs are substantial, Pichai assured that they won't match the scale of last year's 12,000 job cuts.
- The tech industry trend continues, with Amazon also implementing layoffs in January, contributing to over 7,500 job cuts in early 2024 across the sector.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai opens up on laying off over 12,000 employees
- In a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended the decision to lay off 12,000 employees, constituting 6% of Alphabet's workforce. Pichai acknowledged the adverse impact on morale and admitted that the layoffs could have been handled better.
- Responding to an employee's query about the decision's impact on growth, profit and morale, Pichai emphasized the necessity of the move, stating that not acting would have led to more significant challenges.
- He explained that the layoffs were crucial for the company to adapt to economic shifts and invest in critical areas, preventing a future overhang on Google's capacity to navigate change.
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Chandrayaan-3 and ChatGPT top the chart of Google Search in India
- In 2023, Google's India search trends featured Chandrayaan-3 and ChatGPT prominently. The success of Chandrayaan-3 sparked widespread curiosity, while 'What Is' queries around the G20 presidency and searches on Karnataka elections and global events were notable.
- Cricket, with the World Cup and India vs Australia matches, dominated sports searches. Bollywood's 'Jawan,' starring Shah Rukh Khan, topped local film searches and ranked third globally.
- Actress Kiara Advani led both India's and the global actors' trending lists. OTT searches highlighted 'Farzi,' 'Asur,' and 'Rana Naidu.' Humorous memes like 'Bhupendra Jogi' and 'Moye Moye' provided entertainment amidst challenging times.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai wishes Diwali, shares top trending questions on the tradition
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai extended his Diwali greetings on his X handle and shared insights into the top trending "why" questions related to Diwali traditions.
- Pichai's post highlighted the top five trending "why" questions about Diwali globally. These included inquiries about the reasons behind celebrating Diwali, the significance of rangoli, the tradition of lighting lamps, the purpose of Lakshmi puja, and the practice of taking an oil bath on Diwali.
- Users greeted Pichai on X and inquired about the absence of a Google Doodle for Diwali, showcasing the festival's widespread celebration and interest.
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‘Amazon, Apple, Meta, Uber, Salesforce have campuses’: Telangana minister KTR on ‘Happening Hyderabad’
- Anand Mahindra heaped praises on India’s rapid growth, quoting a tweet on Google building its second-largest office outside of the US in Hyderabad.
- Responding to Anand Mahindra, the minister said that Amazon too has the world’s largest campus in Hyderabad. Not only that, Hyderabad houses the second-largest campuses of “Apple, Meta, Qualcomm, Micron, Novartis, Medtronic, Uber, Salesforce”. “That’s why I call it ‘Happening Hyderabad’,” he said.
- Social media users express pride in Hyderabad's rapid growth, crediting stable governance and government policies.
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Google employees typically work more than eight hours a day: Internal memo
- Google employees, on average, work longer than the standard 9-to-5 workday, according to an internal memo from a People Operations team member.
- The memo responded to an employee's request for a compressed work schedule, stating that a 100% compressed schedule is not realistic, but Google allows employees to apply for 60% or 80% of full-time schedules.
- Google emphasized its flexibility in allowing employees to request more flexible schedules based on their roles and teams.
- Reports during the summer of a Google software engineer claiming to work only one hour per day led to viral discussions and memes among employees.
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Anand Mahindra reacts to Google building second-largest office in Hyderabad
- Tech giant Google is now building its second-largest office in Hyderabad, India. Tech Mahindra CEO Anand Mahindra posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, regarding the same and emphasised how monumental this moment is.
- He wrote, “This is not news about just one new building project. I read this slowly to let it sink into my mind. When a global, iconic giant like Google decides to build its largest office outside the US in a particular country, it’s not just commercial news, it’s a geopolitical statement. It’s all happening here now…finally.”
- AHMM, the British design agency behind the project, revealed that they have been working with Google since 2015 on the design of this campus building.
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Former Google CEO launched a $100 million company with his girlfriend; It's not going well
- Eric Schmidt, former Google chairman, has committed at least $100 million to a startup accelerator called Steel Perlot, which he leads as executive chairman with CEO Michelle Ritter, whom he has been dating.
- Steel Perlot faced financial challenges, with Schmidt's family office, Hillspire LLC, covering payroll and credit card debts.
- Steel Perlot CEO Michelle Ritter claimed the company had multiple backers and industry leaders involved, but Forbes couldn't find evidence of significant funds beyond Schmidt's.
- The startup has invested in various companies, launched new ventures, and made claims of collaborations with institutions like the Bank of England and FIFA.
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Google to debut credit in India, announces a slew of AI-powered launches
- Google introduces AI-powered initiatives in India, including formal credit through Google Pay and a fraud detection system named "DigiKavach."
- Google collaborates with The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) to address predatory loan apps in India.
- Axis My India launches "a" super-app with Google Cloud support, aimed at improving access to government services and information.
- YouTube plans to launch a news watch page in India and highlights its significant contribution to India's GDP and job creation in 2022.
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Sundar Pichai thanks PM Modi for "terrific" meeting on Google's commitment to India
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised PM Modi after a productive meeting discussing Google's dedication to India.
- Key discussions included enhancing India's electronics manufacturing and promoting AI accessibility in Indian languages.
- PM Modi acknowledged Google's initiatives and welcomed plans for a fintech operations center in Gujarat.
- Sundar Pichai emphasized Google's commitment to financial inclusion and invited Google to the Global Partnership on AI Summit hosted by India.
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UP village student says no to Rs 32 lakh job, lands Rs 56 lakh offer from Google
- Aradhya Tripathi, a student from Uttar Pradesh, secured a record Rs 56 lakh job offer from Google, the highest ever for an MMMUT alumnus.
- She declined a Rs 32 lakh offer from Scaler in favor of Google.
- Aradhya, a tech enthusiast with a strong academic background in Computer Engineering from MMMUT, excelled as a software engineer at Scaler, paving the way for the Google opportunity.
- Her expertise spans tech stacks like React.JS, Redux, NextJs, and more, with a keen interest in Data Structures and Algorithms, boasting a strong track record on coding platforms.
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'Condemn this historic evil': Google CEO Sundar Pichai vouches to fight antisemitism in workplace
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his condemnation of antisemitism in the workplace. This statement came during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Pichai signed a pledge to raise awareness and take a stand against this "historic evil." The pledge was posted by ADL, an organization dedicated to fighting hate and ensuring justice for Jewish people.
- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is described as an "anti-hate organization" with a mission to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure fair treatment for all.
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