Google Python Team Laid Off for Cost-Cutting Measures

Google has laid off its entire Python team in a cost-cutting move, opting to hire cheaper labor outside the United States. The affected team was responsible for maintaining Google’s Python ecosystem and developing type-checkers. This layoff follows previous cuts in Google’s real estate, finance, engineering, hardware, and assistant teams.

Google’s Python Team Reportedly Dismissed

Google has recently dismissed its entire Python team, reportedly in favor of cheaper labor outside the United States. This move has drawn criticism from former team members, who have expressed disappointment and questioned the company’s values. Google is said to be establishing a new Python team in Germany and has made other job cuts in its real estate and finance departments.

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