Google has reportedly laid off over 200 contract employees working on Gemini and other AI projects. The decision came without prior notice, causing dissatisfaction among several employees. Many of these employees hold master’s or PhD degrees, and some are recognized as “super raters.” According to Google representatives, "These employees are not direct Google employees; they work through staffing agencies or subcontractors."

This incident has once again sparked discussions about the job security of contract workers in the tech industry. Large companies like Google regularly hire temporary employees for AI projects, but sudden terminations without notice could impact the future of contract workers.