Google has conducted sweeping layoffs in its Cloud unit, as confirmed by Business Insider and The Information. These layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, which saw 93,500 job cuts in May alone. The month of May witnessed significant layoffs across various sectors, with the transportation sector being the most impacted. Over 9,500 employees were fired in May alone, and overall, more than 89,000 jobs have been lost in the tech industry since January 2024. May saw a decline in job cuts, dropping to 9k from April’s 21k.