In the BI Today newsletter, the discussion revolves around the dominant issue of "Signalgate" and a comparison between high-ranking officials' group chat texting styles. The newsletter also touches on Google employees' concerns over their recent compensation packages. Some Google employees received smaller pay increases in their 2025 compensation packages than expected. The issue was raised during a company all-hands meeting, where employees questioned the decrease in stock grants and overall compensation. A Google executive explained that employees in less technical roles received smaller equity packages to align pay with local markets. This situation reflects the shifting landscape of the tech industry, where efficiency and intensity are prioritized over perks and pampering. The impact of these compensation adjustments on Google's workforce is being closely watched, as it could potentially affect morale, especially for employees in non-technical roles.