Layoffs hit Spotify, Google launches its Gemini AI tool oh, and an unexpected Cameo star

Published: Dec. 8, 2023, 11:10 a.m.

On today’s Tech Bytes: Google launches its AI tool Gemini into the public arena \u2014 finally. Plus, ousted congressman George Santos becomes a star on Cameo. But first, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said the music streaming giant is cutting 17% of its workforce. Here’s the thing, though: The size of Spotify’s user base is actually growing right now. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali is joined by Anita Ramaswamy, columnist at Reuters Breakingviews, for her take on these stories.