A new round of layoffs at Google is eliminating 52 jobs across Washington state, with affected employees working primarily in the Seattle, Kirkland, and Redmond areas. The cuts include workers in technical and engineering positions and come as the technology company continues restructuring its workforce amid heavy investment in artificial intelligence. Several Seattle-area Google offices are affected, including locations on Boren Avenue, Mercer Street, and Westlake Avenue. The layoffs reflect the continued restructuring of the technology sector as major companies shift resources toward AI and other strategic priorities.
See "Google lays off 52 Seattle-area employees", Alex Halverson, The Seattle Times, August 5, 2026