Monday, 16 March, 2026
Google Mandates AI Use for Software Engineers, Making It Core to Performance
By Isha
Google has officially made AI proficiency a requirement for its software engineers—over 30% of its codebase is now generated via internal AI tools. Engineers must use Google’s internal models (like Gemini), get approval to use outside tools, and leverage AI-enabled workflows. While AI skills aren’t yet formally graded in reviews, insiders say they’re already influencing promotions.
Read full story at Economic Times