Meta told employees to work from home, then sent 4 am layoff emails to US staff, leaked memo reads: 'We’re now at the stage where...'Meta Layoffs: Meta has laid off approximately 8,000 employees globally, with many receiving termination emails early Wednesday. This move i...
20 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Meta begins 8,000 global job cuts in Asian hub of SingaporeMeta Platforms is laying off approximately 8,000 employees globally as part of a restructuring to boost efficiency and reduce costs, while ...
20 May, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
'It makes companies seem strong...': As LinkedIn announces layoffs, co-founder warns tech firms may be using AI as ‘excuse’ for job cutsMicrosoft LinkedIn layoffs: LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, has announced layoffs impacting engineering, marketing, and other teams, with co-...
14 May, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Airbnb says AI now pens 60% of its code as tech firms trim teamsAirbnb's CEO revealed that nearly 60% of code was AI-generated last quarter, accelerating feature development and improving API partner too...
10 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: AI is writing most of the code for companies — what this meansAI is now writing a large part of code for tech companies. Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Indian firms like Meesho and Freshworks are using A...
09 May, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user's suicideGoogle is enhancing its Gemini AI chatbot's mental health features. This follows a lawsuit alleging the AI contributed to a user's suicide....
07 Apr, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Nandan Nilekani, Pramod Varma eye AI-led global rails for commerce in next leapThe architects of India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI), Nandan Nilekani and Pramod Varma, are now attempting their next leap: buildi...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Google-backed fund selects 4 Indian organisations for AI-driven climate solutionsThe Indian recipients include INREM Foundation, CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), Institute for Financial Management and Res...
01 Sep, 2024, 05.23 PM IST
Google is an AI-first company, we also want to be AI-first philanthropy: Google.org's Annie LewinIn a wide-ranging interview with ET on the sidelines of the Google for India event, Annie Lewin spoke about how AI can help the world meet ...
31 Oct, 2023, 02.16 PM IST
Wadhwani AI gets $1 million grant from Google.org to build AI solutions in agricultureWadhwani AI had received a USD 2 million grant from Google.org in 2019 to support the CottonAce AI-powered pest management solution.
24 Dec, 2022, 04.46 PM IST
Wadhwani AI gets Google.org grant to build AI solutions in agricultureBy using AI to augment human capabilities and overcome systemic challenges in these large-scale programs, Wadhwani AI is working to improve...
23 Dec, 2022, 06.25 PM IST
Google announces Rs 113-cr grant to set up 80 oxygen plants, upskill rural health workers in IndiaGoogle.org will support procurement and installation of about 80 oxygen generation plants in healthcare facilities in high-need and rural l...
17 Jun, 2021, 01.22 PM IST
Google.org funds $3 million; makes India the largest recipient of its grantsWhile a grant of $1 million has been made to The Teacher App, Google.org will provide $2 million and technical assistance from the YouTube ...
04 May, 2018, 08.12 AM IST
Google.org announces $8.4 million in grants to four Indian NGOsThe funding from the philanthropic arm of Google will be used towards enhancing the learning experience for students in classrooms.
07 Apr, 2017, 01.27 AM IST
Google.org announces grant funding of Rs 54 million for three Indian non-profitsGoogle.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, has announced grant funding of Rs 54 million for three Indian non-profit organisations.
04 Mar, 2016, 03.58 PM IST
Head of Google philanthropic arm steps downLarry Brilliant, executive director of Google.org, is stepping down after three years as the head of the philanthropic arm of the Internet ...
25 Feb, 2009, 02.09 AM IST
- Google philanthropy targets global warming, poverty, and disease
Google's philanthropic arm has said it is taking aim at global warming, poverty, and pandemics with millions in cash and the Internet giant...
18 Jan, 2008, 10.22 AM IST