Google Maps has laid off more than 100 contractors who provided critical data and appeals support

Many of the contractors are based in India and have been working exclusively with Google Maps for years<br><br>Contractors have been told that the laid off positions will likely be moved in-house<br><br># Google Maps has laid off more than 100 contractors who provided critical data and appeals support<br><br>Google has laid off more than 100 contractors who have been providing critical data and appeals support for Google Maps. The contractors, who are based in India and have been working with Google Maps for years, have been told that the laid off positions will likely be moved in-house.<br><br>The layoffs are part of a larger round of job cuts at Google, which has been working to reduce costs and streamline its operations. The company has already laid off thousands of employees in recent months, and the latest round of job cuts is expected to impact many more.<br><br>Google has confirmed that it has laid off contractors who were working on Google Maps. Contract workers who spoke to CNBC said that the layoffs were unexpected and that they had not been provided with any notice before their jobs were terminated.