Google has announced plans to downsize its cloud systems in order to allocate more resources to artificial intelligence. Some employees working in the cloud unit at Google have been laid off. The company stated that this move was made to redirect resources towards business growth and investments in artificial intelligence. The decision came after a slowdown in growth in the company’s cloud division. Additionally, it was previously announced that the company will significantly invest in artificial intelligence. In January, Google made a $1 billion investment in Anthropic, a rival of OpenAI. It was also reported that they were preparing for a $20 billion investment in renewable energy to empower artificial intelligence. The technology company had also implemented significant workforce changes, including a voluntary exit program for Pixel and Android teams. Despite the layoffs, Google Cloud is still expected to play a significant role in the company’s AI-focused growth targets.