Google's newly designed Bay View campus is facing major Wi-Fi connectivity issues, with the unique roof structure being blamed for swallowing Wi-Fi signals "like the Bermuda Triangle." Employees are resorting to using Ethernet cables and phone hotspots, while the company works on fixing the problem. This comes as Google promotes a "return to office" plan, creating an awkward situation for employees.
Google's Bay View campus in California, home to AI teams, has been plagued by bad Wi-Fi for months, prompting employees to use Ethernet cables and create hotspots with their phones. The company has made improvements and issued new laptops with more powerful Wi-Fi chips, but the broader fix is expected in the coming weeks. The 600,000-square-foot building's unique design, featuring a tent-like roof, is believed to be a factor in the Wi-Fi problems. Despite the connectivity issues, the campus, designed with input from Google's internal teams, boasts a striking design with solar panels and ample natural light.
Google's new Bay View building, designed for AI work, has been plagued by Wi-Fi connectivity issues, with workers resorting to using their phones as hotspots and being encouraged to work outside or at the adjoining cafe where the signal is stronger. The 600,000-square-foot building's wave-like rooftop is said to be swallowing broadband, hindering the rollout of advanced AI software. Despite the company's efforts to address the problem, workers are still grappling with the spotty Wi-Fi, raising concerns about the world's leading internet company's inability to resolve the issue.
