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‘What hasn’t changed…': Sundar Pichai reflects on his 20 year journey at Google

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Livemint · 1y ago

‘What hasn’t changed…': Sundar Pichai reflects on his 20 year journey at Google

The CEO of Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, has reflected on his 20-year journey at Google, stating that despite many changes, he still feels lucky to work for the company. Pichai joined Google in 2004 as a product manager and went on to lead key projects such as Google Chrome and Android before becoming CEO in 2015. He was later promoted to CEO of Alphabet. Pichai's journey has been successful, and he earned $226 million in 2022.

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Sundar Pichai reacts to completing 20 years at Google: 'I’m still feeling lucky'

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Money Control · 1y ago

Sundar Pichai reacts to completing 20 years at Google: 'I’m still feeling lucky'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai celebrated completing 20 years with the company on Instagram. He reflected on the changes that have taken place during his time there, including technological advancements and even his own hair. Pichai expressed his continued excitement about working at Google, stating that the thrill has remained constant throughout the years. Users congratulated him on the milestone and jokingly commented on his hairline. Before joining Google, Pichai briefly worked at McKinsey & Company. He has played a significant role in the development of several Google products, including Chrome, Chrome OS, and Google Drive.

Google staff sound off about 'corporate overlords,' impersonal layoffs, and a changing company culture, report says

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Business Insider · 1y ago

Google staff sound off about 'corporate overlords,' impersonal layoffs, and a changing company culture, report says

Google employees have recently experienced another round of layoffs, leaving some feeling disgruntled. The job cuts, which affected staff working on Google Assistant, Fitbi, and the devices and services teams, were not addressed internally by CEO Sundar Pichai. Employees have expressed their frustrations on Google's internal meme board, criticizing management as "corporate overlords." The layoffs were described as impersonal, with one engineering director indicating that the company's culture had changed significantly since the last major round of job cuts. Google had previously cut 12,000 employees in January 2023, and the new wave of layoffs reflects a broader trend in the tech industry.

Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend Google for second time in two weeks

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend Google for second time in two weeks

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has once again defended Google in court, marking his second appearance in two weeks. Pichai is testifying in a lawsuit against Google that alleges anti-competitive behavior. The case comes amid increasing scrutiny of Google and other tech giants over their dominance in the digital market. Pichai's defense is centered around Google's commitment to fair competition and innovation.

Sundar Pichai announces $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund'

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Economic Times · 10m ago

Sundar Pichai announces $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund' at the UN Summit of the Future. The initiative aims to provide AI education and training in local languages through partnerships with nonprofits and NGOs. Pichai highlighted the impact of technology in his own life, emphasizing the importance of access and the transformative potential of AI. Google has been investing in AI research and has made significant progress, including adding 110 new languages to Google Translate. Pichai stressed the responsible development and use of AI, guided by Google's AI Principles.

'Morale is at an all-time low': Ex-Googler writes scathing letter slamming layoffs and 'eroded' culture

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Business Insider · 1y ago

'Morale is at an all-time low': Ex-Googler writes scathing letter slamming layoffs and 'eroded' culture

An ex-Google employee recently published a scathing letter criticizing the company's culture, accusing CEO Sundar Pichai of lacking visionary leadership. The letter mentions the deterioration of transparency and morale at Google, with claims that employees are unhappy and unable to explain the company's vision. It also criticizes the increasing bureaucracy and short-sighted layoffs at Google. While some current and former employees agree with the sentiments expressed in the letter, others believe it reflects the author's own perspective.

'Google creates stress, I deal with relief': When Sundar Pichai got reality check from IIT batchmate who took the road less travelled

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

'Google creates stress, I deal with relief': When Sundar Pichai got reality check from IIT batchmate who took the road less travelled

During the India Global Forum 2025 in London, ISKCON monk Gauranga Das shared an anecdote about meeting Google CEO Sundar Pichai, both IIT graduates. Pichai once commented on Das’s youthful appearance, to which Das attributed his stress-free, spiritually-rooted lifestyle, contrasting it with Pichai's stress-driven role at Google. The discussion highlighted the mental health issues linked to digital addiction, emphasizing the persistent global challenge of social media’s impact on well-being.

Google's Sundar Pichai uses 20 different phones at a time: Here's why

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Livemint · 1y ago

Google's Sundar Pichai uses 20 different phones at a time: Here's why

Google CEO Sundar Pichai uses 20 different phones simultaneously to test the functionality of Google products across various devices. In an interview, Pichai emphasized the importance of technical literacy and responsible technology use, particularly for children. He advised individuals to follow their passions and highlighted the need for self-imposed boundaries regarding technology's influence. Pichai, who became CEO of Google in 2015 and later CEO of Alphabet in 2019, has an engineering background and holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology and Stanford University.

More layoffs in store at Google after thousands fired in New Year

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

More layoffs in store at Google after thousands fired in New Year

Google is preparing for additional job cuts, according to CEO Sundar Pichai. In an internal memo, Pichai mentioned that more roles will be impacted in order to create capacity for investment in the company's priorities. Last year, Google eliminated around 12,000 jobs, but Pichai stated that the current cuts will not be at the same scale and won't affect every team. YouTube is also reportedly laying off employees on the business side. The tech sector has seen other companies, like Amazon, announce layoffs recently.

Google's Sundar Pichai says tech giant has improved the web for all consumers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google's Sundar Pichai says tech giant has improved the web for all consumers

Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in the company's antitrust trial, stating that Google's payments to companies like Apple were made to ensure that Google's search engine worked well on their devices. Pichai addressed concerns that Apple could degrade the experience of using Google's search engine if the financial incentives weren't in place. The trial reflects increased efforts in Washington to rein in the power of Big Tech. Pichai also highlighted how products like Chrome and Android have improved competition and provided better user experiences.

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai unfazed by AI challenges, sets future goals: Report

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Livemint · 1y ago

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai unfazed by AI challenges, sets future goals: Report

In a recent interview, Alphabet Inc. CEO, Sundar Pichai, discussed the company's focus on artificial intelligence (AI), despite missing the mark in the chatbot space. Pichai stated that AI is still in its early stages, and emphasized Alphabet's commitment to training models and improving its AI technologies. He also addressed critiques of his leadership style, highlighting the importance of making clear decisions and building consensus within a large organization. Pichai is expected to share more about Google's future plans at the upcoming Google I/O developers conference.

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