Alphabet executives, donning Halloween costumes, faced questions from concerned employees at an all-hands meeting on Wednesday, following comments on the company's earnings call suggesting that more cost cuts are coming.
"There is a reality to it," said Brian Ong, vice president of Google recruiting, according to a recording of the meeting reviewed by CNBC.
Ashkenazi said one of her key priorities in the new role would be to make more cuts as Google expands its spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025.
Google has been restructuring its workforce to move more quickly in the AI arms race, where it faces increased competition.
Within Google, employees have expressed concern that the company is preparing for more layoffs, possibly after the end of the year, according to internal correspondence viewed by CNBC.
Persons:
Brian Ong, Ong, Anat Ashkenazi, Ruth Porat, Jeff Dean, Ashkenazi, Reggie Miller, Sundar Pichai, That's
Organizations:
Google, CNBC, Indiana Pacers, Amazon
Locations:
Silicon Valley