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Google has eliminated roles on its Government Affairs team as regulatory scrutiny over the tech giant is at an all-time high, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Tech firms have gone through tumultuous periods of growth and hiring followed by sharp downturns that result in lowering employee headcount.
In January, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced 12,000 employees would be laid off.
What they're saying: "We've made some internal changes to our Government Affairs organization to invest for the long-term," a Google spokesperson told Axios, adding that hundreds of employees will still be working on policy issues for the company.
"This will impact a small number of roles and we're supporting everyone through this transition."
Per a source familiar with the situation, about 20 positions are impacted.
People will be given chances to apply to different roles within the organization.
