Google cuts $50 million from smart TV team budget, and 75 jobs with it

Google has cut its Google TV and Android TV budget by 10 percent, reducing funding by tens of millions of dollars for the company’s smart television initiatives, according to an exclusive report by The Information. The cuts have affected up to a quarter of the 300-member smart TV team, with layoffs accompanying the budget reduction.The budget slash comes as Google prepares to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into TV platforms later this year, positioning televisions as central hubs for smart home interaction. Despite the financial constraints, Google maintains its commitment to the platform, citing over 270 million active Android TV devices globally.

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