Google has expanded voluntary exit packages to staff in five countries as it reins in costs during its AI spending boom, while its key Google Cloud and DeepMind operations appear excluded from the offers

Google has expanded its voluntary exit packages to employees in several countries, including Canada and Switzerland. The company initiated these buyout offers in June due to rising costs associated with artificial intelligence projects. While employees from Google Cloud and DeepMind are excluded, those who accept receive severance based on years of service. Acceptance outcomes were communicated to employees by mid-July after the announcements.