Google's 12,000 job cut decision was made to adjust with the changing economic conditions - Sundar Pichai
1 year, 3 months ago

Google's 12,000 job cut decision was made to adjust with the changing economic conditions - Sundar Pichai

India TV News  

At Google's all-hands meeting which took place last Tuesday, Sundar Pichai defended the decision of laying off around 12,000 employees. In the meeting, an employee further asked how this decision would be impacting the organisation, based on growth and morale, to which Pichai said, "clear big impact on morale". At Google, we really haven't had a moment quite like that in 25 years.” Defending the layoff decision of Google Pichai further explained that the decision was supposed to be made with 12,000 job cuts to adjust to the changing economic conditions and further set itself up for future growth. The 51-year-old, Sundar Pichai said that it was a "very, very difficult decision" to immediately lay off access to laid-off employees' work accounts.

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Google announces layoffs in US-based HR, cloud units to cut costs and invest into AI infrastructure: Report
1 month ago

Google announces layoffs in US-based HR, cloud units to cut costs and invest into AI infrastructure: Report

Hindustan Times  

Google has told staff in its “People Operations” and cloud organisations in the US this week that it is planning a layoff as part of an internal reorganization. This comes after chief financial officer Anat Ashkenazi said that one of her top priorities would be more cost-cutting as Google missed its fourth quarter revenue expectations and is also looking to …

Google to fire more employees as company is spending heavily on AI
1 month ago

Google to fire more employees as company is spending heavily on AI

India Today  

Google has announced another round of job cuts within its People Operations and Cloud departments, according to a report by CNBC. The tech giant reportedly revealed plans to offer a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its People Operations division, which oversees human resources functions. This decision follows a larger effort by Google’s finance chief, Anat Ashkenazi, to reduce …

Google offers wild opportunity for employees to get paid in cash to quit
2 months ago

Google offers wild opportunity for employees to get paid in cash to quit

Daily Mail  

Google has introduced a new program to its employees, offering considerable severance packages to those willing to leave the company on their own volition. Pictured: Google headquarters in Mountain View, California 'There's tremendous momentum on this team and with so much important work ahead, we want everyone to be deeply committed to our mission and focused on building great products, …

Over 1,250 Google workers demand job security from CEO Sundar Pichai amid layoff concerns
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2 months ago

Over 1,250 Google workers demand job security from CEO Sundar Pichai amid layoff concerns

Hindustan Times  

Amid ongoing layoffs, Google employees in the US and Canada are pushing back, launching a petition addressed to CEO Sundar Pichai, demanding job security. Titled “Job Security,” the petition reflects growing concerns about the company’s future workforce policies. “We, the undersigned Google workers from offices across the US and Canada, are concerned about instability at Google that impacts our ability …

Google has cut these 3 roles to increase efficiency, layoffs hit managers: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Google has cut these 3 roles to increase efficiency, layoffs hit managers: Report

Hindustan Times  

Google has cut 10% of the number of top management roles as part of its push for increasing efficiency, Business Insider reported, citing CEO Sundar Pichai as having told employees in a meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. The history of Google layoffs This efficiency drive …

Google cut 10% of managerial roles in push for efficiency: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Google cut 10% of managerial roles in push for efficiency: Report

Hindustan Times  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently revealed in an all-hands meeting that the company has slashed 10% of its managerial roles, including directors and VPs, according to the Business Insider. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, California. The layoff saga started back in 2022 when Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced a plan to make …

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Plans To Cut 10% Management Positions, Says Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Plans To Cut 10% Management Positions, Says Report

ABP News  

The tech giant Google has reportedly reduced its management positions by 10 per cent, impacting roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels as a part of its strategy. During a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai provided updates on the company's ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency. This restructuring, which has taken place over the past two years, …

Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts in managerial roles amid rising AI competition
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts in managerial roles amid rising AI competition

India TV News  

In a significant move, Google has announced a 10 per cent reduction in managerial positions, including directors and vice presidents. This comes after Pichai’s 2022 statement expressing his vision for making Google 20 per cent more efficient. AI competition as a driving factor Reports suggest that Google's decision is aligned with its response to the competitive pressure from OpenAI, which …

Google layoffs: CEO Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts, says it is to boost efficiency
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Google layoffs: CEO Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts, says it is to boost efficiency

India Today  

In a significant development at Google, CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a reduction of 10 per cent in management and vice president-level roles. According to two individuals familiar with the matter, Pichai stated that Google has implemented changes over the past few years to streamline operations and improve efficiency, as per the report. The recent changes emphasise Google’s ongoing efforts …

Google And Microsoft Layoffs: Both Tech Giants Cut Up To 1,000 Employees Across Teams
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Google And Microsoft Layoffs: Both Tech Giants Cut Up To 1,000 Employees Across Teams

News 18  

The tech layoffs continue in 2024 with Google and Microsoft cutting up to 1,000 jobs from different divisions of their teams. According to latest reports, the Google Cloud business has handed over the pink slips to around 100 employees, while Microsoft has gone deeper into its decision by asking around 1,000 employees to exit the company. Google has already conducted …

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Fire Nearly 100 Employees From Cloud Division, Says Report
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Fire Nearly 100 Employees From Cloud Division, Says Report

ABP News  

Google Layoffs: Alphabet, Google's parent company, is reportedly laying off multiple employees across several teams within Google’s cloud division, which is one of its fastest-growing sectors. Individuals familiar with the matter told the publication that some of those affected by the layoffs had been involved in planning and executing Google's annual event, Google Cloud Next, which took place in mid-April. …

Google Layoffs: Here's What CEO Sundar Pichai Told Employees About Job Cuts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Google Layoffs: Here's What CEO Sundar Pichai Told Employees About Job Cuts

ABP News  

In 2024, Google implemented a series of layoffs affecting thousands of employees, mirroring the large-scale layoff of 12,000 employees witnessed in 2023. According to a report by CNBC, during an all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai fielded questions from concerned employees regarding these workforce reductions. Pichai assured employees that, barring unforeseen changes, the scale of layoffs in the latter half …

Sundar Pichai on when Google layoffs will stop? ‘We can’t do it now…’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sundar Pichai on when Google layoffs will stop? ‘We can’t do it now…’

Hindustan Times  

Google layoffs: In 2024, Google has conducted multiple layoffs and they might not stop as CEO Sundar Pichai said that the company is "taking the time to do it correctly and well." Criticised for his leadership and the culture around layoffs, the Google top boss said that as a leader of such a large company, he makes "fewer consequential decisions, …

Sundar Pichai Can Say He Doesn’t Want That, But ...: Here's What Google Employees Sacked Over Israel Protests Claims
11 months ago

Sundar Pichai Can Say He Doesn’t Want That, But ...: Here's What Google Employees Sacked Over Israel Protests Claims

ABP News  

After Google fired 50 employees for protesting the company's governmental collaboration with Israel, the employees took legal action by lodging a complaint with the US labour board, reported The Times Of India. In their complaint, the former Google employees claimed that the company's decision to terminate them constituted an infringement upon their rights protected under US labour law, particularly their …

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Trims More Workforce, Hits These Three Teams
11 months ago

Google Layoffs: Tech Giant Trims More Workforce, Hits These Three Teams

ABP News  

Google Layoffs: The wave of layoffs continues at Google. After reports on Monday that the firm has laid off people from its Python team to hire cheap labour, a Tech Crunch report stated that the tech giant has also fired people from Dart, Flutter, and other teams along with Python. “As we’ve said, we’re responsibly investing in our company’s biggest …

Google layoffs: Company cuts more jobs in these key teams citing reorganisation
11 months ago

Google layoffs: Company cuts more jobs in these key teams citing reorganisation

Hindustan Times  

Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai's Google is on a layoff spree- in line with the larger job cuts in the tech sector which has seen little signs of slowing down this year. Google layoffs: Google CEO Sundar Pichai is seen, The company is cutting jobs in key teams as layoffs continue this year. Google spokesperson Alex García-Kummert said as per the …

Google announces second major round of job cuts in 2024, tech giant says 'change is difficult'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Google announces second major round of job cuts in 2024, tech giant says 'change is difficult'

India TV News  

In a significant move, tech giant Google has declared plans for major restructuring, potentially leading to employee layoffs. This announcement follows Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s earlier warning about the potential for more layoffs in 2024. Impact on Google employees While Google did not specify the exact number of employees affected by the latest round of layoffs, reports suggest that it …

Google spent ₹17,500 crore to lay off 12,000 employees
1 year, 2 months ago

Google spent ₹17,500 crore to lay off 12,000 employees

Hindustan Times  

Google incurred $2.1 billion in severance and related expenses during its 2023 layoffs, which affected over 12,000 employees. Alphabate posts double-digit revenue growth in 4th quarter Google's parent company reported a noteworthy return to double-digit revenue growth in the last quarter of the previous year, with a boost from video-sharing platform YouTube and its cloud computing unit. The results, announced …

Sundar Pichai Tells Google Employees To Expect More Job Cuts This Year: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Sundar Pichai Tells Google Employees To Expect More Job Cuts This Year: Report

ABP News  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has reportedly told its employees in an internal memo on Wednesday to expect more job cuts this year. According to The Verge’s report, Pichai told all the Google employees, "We have ambitious goals and will be investing in our big priorities this year.” Talking about that moving forward, the tech giant have to make tough decisions, …

Big tech turmoil: Google warns employees of more job cuts in coming months
1 year, 2 months ago

Big tech turmoil: Google warns employees of more job cuts in coming months

Hindustan Times  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees about more job cuts in the coming months in an effort to “simplify execution”, reported The Verge. Job cuts in Jan: 7,500 and counting The new year kicked off with hopes of an economic revival in the United States and Europe, bit tech firms have started 2024 with a string of layoffs as …

Google CEO Sundar Pichai prepares staff for further job cuts this year
1 year, 2 months ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai prepares staff for further job cuts this year

India TV News  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has informed employees to expect additional job cuts this year. Message from Sundar Pichai Pichai stated in the memo that despite having ambitious goals and plans for significant investments this year, tough choices and job cuts are necessary to create the capacity for these initiatives. Additional Job Cuts in Advertising Sales Following the recent layoffs, Google …

Google announces fresh layoffs, says we regret to inform you: Read full email sent to 1,000 employees
1 year, 2 months ago

Google announces fresh layoffs, says we regret to inform you: Read full email sent to 1,000 employees

India Today  

Google has announced another round of fresh layoffs and if reports are to be believed, as many as 1,000 employees have been fired. The email says that outplacement services are being offered to laid-off Google employees and state unemployment information as well. Please take a moment to review the information on the Offboarding Site, including essential tasks you need to …

Google employee laid off after 19 years of service shares ordeal: ‘Layoffs suck’
1 year, 2 months ago

Google employee laid off after 19 years of service shares ordeal: ‘Layoffs suck’

Hindustan Times  

A Google employee who worked for 19 years at the search engine giant, found itself fired in the company's latest round of layoffs. Hundreds of employees across hardware and engineering departments in Google will be laid off Taking to social media platform X, Kevin Bourrillion posted,"End of an era! After 19 years of working at @Google, with more than 16 …

Layoffs created a big impact on morale, not the right way, says Google's Sundar Pichai
1 year, 3 months ago

Layoffs created a big impact on morale, not the right way, says Google's Sundar Pichai

Firstpost  

Alphabet Inc. CEO and head of Google Sundar Pichai said that laying off 12000 people took a toll on the company’s morale, and was therefore not the right thing to do At the outset of 2023, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, faced a period of upheaval as it made the unprecedented decision to terminate 12,000 employees. During an all-hands …

Google Lays Off Dozens Of Employees In News Division: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Lays Off Dozens Of Employees In News Division: Report

ABP News  

Google is in the spotlight once again as it trims its workforce, this time within its news division, following a significant round of layoffs earlier this year. Google, a tech giant deeply ingrained in news curation and distribution, is renowned for its Google News platform, which provides readers with top-ranking news articles tailored to their interests and geographic locations. This …

'Not easy decision to make': Google recruiting VC tells employees over job cut in another round of layoffs
1 year, 6 months ago

'Not easy decision to make': Google recruiting VC tells employees over job cut in another round of layoffs

Firstpost  

Google’s recruitment division, which previously employed over 3,000 staff, has already experienced significant reductions in its workforce this year. Google conducted another round of job cuts on Wednesday, informing its recruiter that several hundred of its members would be facing job cuts by day’s end, as per the report of the New York Times. In a video meeting, Brian Ong, …

Google's director of news ecosystem loses job after 13 years of service, plans on returning to India
1 year, 8 months ago

Google's director of news ecosystem loses job after 13 years of service, plans on returning to India

India Today  

Google announced mass layoffs in January this year and around 12,000 people across the world were impacted by the decision. Some top Google employees, including the company's Mental Health head, also lost their jobs as part of the recent layoffs at the company. And now, Google's director of news ecosystem development took to LinkedIn and shared a photo of his …

Sundar Pichai took home $226 million in 2022 amid layoffs at Google
1 year, 11 months ago

Sundar Pichai took home $226 million in 2022 amid layoffs at Google

India TV News  

Business news : Amid job cuts at Google's parent company Alphabet, its CEO Sundar Pichai took home a whopping compensation of nearly $226 million in 2022. According to the tech giant's filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Pichaia's compensation included stock awards of about $218 million. Amid layoffs, tech giant Google is also creating several cost-cutting measures such …

Google's Sundar Pichai receives $200 million amid mass layoffs
1 year, 11 months ago

Google's Sundar Pichai receives $200 million amid mass layoffs

Firstpost  

The sum has left many in shock as Alphabet, the parent company of Google has been cutting jobs globally, The Mountain View, California-based company announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs around the world in January, equivalent to 6 per cent of its global workforce California: Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet Inc, received a total compensation of about $226 million …

Tech Layoffs: Is Google planning another round of layoffs? CEO Sundar Pichai explains
1 year, 11 months ago

Tech Layoffs: Is Google planning another round of layoffs? CEO Sundar Pichai explains

Firstpost  

Google may be planning another round of layoffs. In a recent interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the tech giant was “allocating personnel in accordance with its highest priority areas,” and that if needed Google may lay more people off. In a recent Wall Street Journal Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s comments has led many people to believe that Google …

Google CEO hints at possible downsizing. Here’s what he says..
1 year, 11 months ago

Google CEO hints at possible downsizing. Here’s what he says..

Live Mint  

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, suggested during a recent interview that the company may face a second wave of layoffs. During a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, the Google CEO declined to directly address questions about possible layoffs but indicated that the company is content with its current rate of transformation. In March, around 1,400 employees of …

More Layoffs On The Cards In Google? CEO Sundar Pichai Hints At Another Round Of Job Cuts: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

More Layoffs On The Cards In Google? CEO Sundar Pichai Hints At Another Round Of Job Cuts: Report

ABP News  

US tech major Google is planning more layoffs as its CEO Sundar Pichai has spoken out about the possibility of a second round of job cut in the company. The year 2023 has already seen a significant number of layoffs as global tech giants, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and others have terminated employees to cut cost. A few months ago, …

Is Google planning another round of layoffs? Here’s what CEO Sundar Pichai said
1 year, 11 months ago

Is Google planning another round of layoffs? Here’s what CEO Sundar Pichai said

India TV News  

Google layoff news: Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, has spoken out about the likelihood of a second round of layoffs for the tech giant. Pichai told the Wall Street Journal that the business is “very, very focused” on its existing potential and that there is “a lot of work left.” He also stated that they are prioritising their most critical …

After laying off 12,000 people, Google cuts down employee perks-stationery, laptops, massages
1 year, 11 months ago

After laying off 12,000 people, Google cuts down employee perks-stationery, laptops, massages

Firstpost  

Google’s Head of finance, Ruth Porat, wrote an email outlining how the tech giant is implementing measures to lower costs. She also outlined the company’s goal for 2023 which is to deliver long-lasting savings through increased velocity and effectiveness New York: Seems like The good days for google employee are over as the company in its most recent cost cutting …

Google layoffs not on performance basis and systems locked mins after firing, says YouTube India employee
2 years ago

Google layoffs not on performance basis and systems locked mins after firing, says YouTube India employee

India Today  

Google, like many other tech giants, is firing thousands of employees. With no prior communication, impacted employees directly received the layoff email, and minutes after their access was taken away, a laid-off Google India employee told India Today Tech on the condition of anonymity. The Google employee received Spot Bonus reward couple of months ago, which the company offers to …

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai for fair treatment during layoffs, demand five commitments
2 years ago

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai for fair treatment during layoffs, demand five commitments

India TV News  

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai for fair treatment during layoffs, demand five commitments Over 1,400 Google employees have signed an open letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding better treatment during the company's recent round of layoffs, including a freeze on new hires and protection for workers on leave. Now, over 1,400 Google employees have sent an open letter to Google …

Google employees petition CEO Sundar Pichai for better handling of job cuts
2 years ago

Google employees petition CEO Sundar Pichai for better handling of job cuts

LA Times  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks in 2017 in New Delhi. Almost 1,400 employees at Google parent Alphabet have signed a petition calling for better treatment of staff during the layoff process, after the company announced it was cutting 12,000 jobs. In an open letter addressed to Chief Executive Sundar Pichai, employees made a series of demands of the company, including …

Layoffs, desk sharing, fewer promotions and more: How Sundar Pichai is helping Google save money
2 years ago

Layoffs, desk sharing, fewer promotions and more: How Sundar Pichai is helping Google save money

India Today  

Earlier this year, Google announced the layoff of 12,000 employees as part of its cost-cutting measures. The company has also highlighted a slowdown in growth and so, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has been taking some measures to save the company’s money. Here is a look at how Sundar Pichai is helping Google save money. Layoffs, desk sharing, fewer promotions: How …

This year, Google to see fewer promotions to senior roles than in past: Report
2 years ago

This year, Google to see fewer promotions to senior roles than in past: Report

Hindustan Times  

Google, whose parent company Alphabet Inc laid off around 12,000 workers in January, has now warned employees there will be fewer promotions to senior levels this year, than in the past. “The process is manager-led and will be largely similar to last year – though with our slower pace of hiring, we are planning for fewer promotions to L6 and …

After India, Google starts laying off employees in this country
2 years ago

After India, Google starts laying off employees in this country

India Today  

Google's China division has started laying off employees after company CEO Sundar Pichai announced plans to let go 12,000 workers globally in January. According to the Beijing-based media company Pandaily, the current round of layoffs at Google China office mainly affects high-paid senior employees "in an effort to reset the salary standard and reduce operating costs while improving overall work …

Google started laying off employees in China: Know more
2 years ago

Google started laying off employees in China: Know more

India TV News  

Google has reportedly started to lay off employees based in China. Google's aim is to "reset the salary standard and reduce operating costs while improving the overall work efficiency", said the report of Pandaily. Alphabet, Google's parent company has laid off 12,000 employees and also removed 100 robots which use to clean the cafeterias at its headquarters. On January 20, …

Google layoffs were not based on performance, high performers with the highest ratings were fired
2 years, 1 month ago

Google layoffs were not based on performance, high performers with the highest ratings were fired

Firstpost  

Layoffs in the tech sector have been rampant, especially in India. For anyone who believes top performers and highly rated employees are safe from being terminated, Google India’s most recent terminations, where they laid off over 400 employees should serve as an eyeopener. According to a LinkedIn post put up by a Google India employee, the recent layoffs in the …

Google India Terminates More Than 400 Employees Amid Global Overhaul
2 years, 1 month ago

Google India Terminates More Than 400 Employees Amid Global Overhaul

News 18  

Google India has handed over pink slips to more than 400 employees and some of the impacted workers took to LinkedIn to share their plight. The layoffs at Google India were part of the larger job cuts that impacted 12,000 workers globally at the company. Kamal Dave, an account manager at Google’s Gurugram office, wrote on LinkedIn: “I was a …

Layoffs at Google India? 453 employees terminated in late-night move, says report
2 years, 1 month ago

Layoffs at Google India? 453 employees terminated in late-night move, says report

Hindustan Times  

As many as 453 people working for Google in India were laid off 'late at night on Thursday,' according to a report, which also said the layoffs took place across various departments. Representational Image Those terminated received a mail from Sanjay Gupta, Google India's Country Head and Vice President, informing them of their termination, the report, published by the Business …

Google CEO Sundar Pichai fires over 400 employees in India over email: 5 things to know
2 years, 1 month ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai fires over 400 employees in India over email: 5 things to know

India Today  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced cutting thousands of jobs last month. --Several Google employees suggested that the company sent an email to impacted employees last night. In the US, Google announced to pay employees during the full notification period, offer a severance package starting at 16 weeks' salary plus two weeks for every additional year at Google, accelerate at least …

Sundar Pichai announces salary cut for senior roles at Google
2 years, 2 months ago

Sundar Pichai announces salary cut for senior roles at Google

India TV News  

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google has stated that there will be a salary cut. His parent company, Alphabet, recognized Pichai's "strong performance" as CEO and granted him two tranches of PSUs with a target value of $63 million each and $84 million in the form of Alphabet's restricted stock units. FAQ Q.What is the reason behind Sundar Pichai's salary cut? …

After 12,000 layoffs in Google, Sundar Pichai may take massive pay cut: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

After 12,000 layoffs in Google, Sundar Pichai may take massive pay cut: Report

Live Mint  

Days after cutting 12,000 jobs across verticals, reports appeared that Google CEO Sundar Pichai is all set to take a large chunk of his salary cut amid tough macro-economic conditions and layoffs. He even said in a recent town hall meeting to the Google staff that all roles above "senior vice president" level will witness a significant reduction in their …

Google laid off HR while he was in the middle of a call. Read his post
2 years, 2 months ago

Google laid off HR while he was in the middle of a call. Read his post

Hindustan Times  

A Dublin-based recruiter, who was hiring candidates for Google, has revealed he got laid off as part of the company's recently-announced drive to layoff 6% of its workforce, with his termination coming while he was in the middle of a call. The logo of Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in New York City, U.S. Dan Lanigan …

‘I did not expect it…’: Google HR laid off abruptly while interviewing candidate
2 years, 2 months ago

‘I did not expect it…’: Google HR laid off abruptly while interviewing candidate

Live Mint  

The tech giant, Google has announced 12,000 job cuts globally this month. A Google recruiter, taking to LinkedIn, stated that he was in the middle of a call with a potential candidate when the call was suddenly disconnected in between the conversation. Dan Lanigan Ryan, who worked as a recruiter at Google, shared how he was blocked out of the …

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