The AI boom didn't stop Google from hiring nearly 12,000 people

Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Google's parent company, Alphabet, grew its head count by 11,830 between June 2025 and June 2026. The tech giant reported blockbuster second-quarter earnings, revealing revenue of $119.8 billion. The update comes as Google workers rallied for layoff protections last week. As companies make rounds of job cuts and double down on AI spend, Google's parent company Alphabet is expanding its workforce. Alphabet reported blockbuster second-qua...