The Pulse #78: Is Google “the new IBM?”
When Google went public, its founders stated “Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one.” More signs point how it’s turning into the kind of organization it wanted to avoid.
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Today, we cover:
Industry pulse. A spike in tech layoffs; Meta’s massive AI investment; Medium paying $137K/month for empty offices; Apple’s Vision Pro launch, AWS cost savings, and more.
Is Google becoming the “new IBM?” Google has executed repeat annual layoffs for the first time in its history, causing disillusionment for staff. Is Google becoming ‘just another corporation,’ similar to how IBM operates. If so, is it bad news? A deep dive.