Developers of Google’s AI services at its new Bay View campus in Mountain View are complaining about difficulties connecting to wireless at work. Therefore, they have to use wired cables or their smartphones to access the internet, reports Reuters.
Opened in 2023, the Bay View campus is a modern complex consisting of nine buildings with a total area of ​​​​approximately 55 thousand square meters. m.The campus is characterized by an innovative design and a wave-shaped roof covered with solar panels. Google says the campus creates “an environment where everyone has the tools they need to succeed.”
However, according to six sources, employees working on artificial intelligence projects are experiencing unstable Wi-Fi problems on campus. They had to connect their laptops to Ethernet cables or use their smartphones in wireless access point mode. When approached by managers with a problem, they were advised to look for other places to work, such as a nearby cafe or outdoors.
Google acknowledged issues with Wi-Fi connectivity on campus and said it was working to fix them. The company also released new laptops with more powerful Wi-Fi chips for its employees. However, the cause of Wi-Fi failures is unknown. Some employees believe this is due to the wavy roof blocking the Wi-Fi signal.
Wi-Fi problems come as Google tightens its hybrid working policy. Starting in June 2023, Google is requiring employees to come into the office three days a week and track their attendance with badges. This has caused dissatisfaction among some employees who prefer to work remotely. One engineer noted that Wi-Fi problems prevented employees from returning to the office.
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Source: Gazeta
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