Google has reportedly laid off around 40-45 employees in its news division, which has raised concerns due to the ongoing battle against misinformation. The company has not disclosed the exact number of layoffs but confirmed the cuts, stating that they have made internal changes to streamline the organization. The impacted employees will receive support during their transition period, including severance and outplacement services. Google News is a widely used platform that provides users with links to articles from various publishers, attracting attention particularly during times of conflict or crisis. The layoffs come at a critical time when disinformation related to the Israel-Hamas conflict is spreading across platforms. There is growing pressure on tech companies to take stricter measures to combat false and misleading content, with European Union industry chief Thierry Breton demanding action from Google and other platforms. This move by Google follows previous job cuts in different parts of the company earlier this year.