This chart reveals how much Google has grown its head count in the last year

This chart reveals how much Google has grown its head count in the last year

Alphabet added 11,830 employees (187k→199k) in 12 months, Q2 surge 4,000+; capex raised to $195-205B for AI infrastructure. Unlike Meta/Amazon/Microsoft layoffs, Google bets AI capacity requires headcount growth, signaling infrastructure dominance over cost-cutting.