As part of its plan to reduce costs in the economy, Google is removing snacks such as chips and cakes from its offices for its employees. The money saved from cost-cutting measures will be transferred to artificial intelligence projects.
A Google project manager, who wished to remain anonymous and works at the San Francisco office, told The Atlantic in an interview that the company has already canceled dried mango.
Dried fruit is not the only snack that will be removed from the list. The project manager also said that Google has removed M&Ms, cakes, and Maui onion chips.
Google said the purpose of the action is to reduce costs in the midst of a constantly changing economy.
Earlier this year, Google announced that a series of layoffs would take place within a few months.
According to Ruth Porat, CFO of Alphabet, the company is carrying out an "important" process to improve its "cost structure" in order to achieve long-term profitability.
The search engine giant plans to invest more resources in other beneficial ventures, including increased demand for artificial intelligence products.
According to Business Insider, Google spokesperson Ryan Lamont said that the removal of these food perks will improve the company's other financial needs.
Lamont said, "As we have consistently said, we have set the bar high for industry-leading benefits and perks, and office facilities, and we will continue to do so in the future."