Google Scraps DEI Goals, Citing Trump’s Executive Orders
Google executives addressed employee concerns regarding the termination of diversity initiatives and the retraction of its pledge against developing AI for weaponry and surveillance. The changes, explained as compliance with evolving legal directives and a desire for greater involvement in geopolitical discussions, have eliminated diversity training programs and AI development restrictions. This shift follows the removal of diversity hiring goals and aligns with recent actions by other tech companies. Executives emphasized a continued commitment to hiring the best candidates, while acknowledging the influence of recent executive orders on DEI programs.
John Q. Hosedrinker