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The Future of Diversity at Google A Shift in Priorities?
The Future of Diversity at Google A Shift in Priorities?
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The Future of Diversity at Google A Shift in Priorities?
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has removed its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace from its annual 10-K report. The filing with US regulators no longer includes the phrase making diversity, equity and inclusion part of everything we do or references to growing a representative workforce.
According to the report, Alphabet workers were informed that the company would no longer have hiring goals based on race or gender. In response to an inquiry by Agence France-Presse (AFP), a Google spokesperson stated, We're committed to creating a workplace where all our employees can succeed and have equal opportunities. Over the past year, we've been reviewing our programs designed to help us achieve this goal.
The change comes amid recent court decisions and executive orders that have targeted diversity and inclusion initiatives. In response to these developments, Alphabet's teams are evaluating changes required by recent federal regulations.
This shift in priorities follows Google's update to its principles regarding artificial intelligence (AI), which removed vows not to use AI for weapons or surveillance. The change comes just weeks after Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai and other tech leaders attended President Trump's inauguration, where the administration quickly rescinded an executive order mandating safety practices for AI.
As a result of these changes, companies in the US are now less obligated to adhere to certain requirements related to AI development. This includes sharing test results that indicate serious risks posed by AI technologies to the nation, its economy, or its citizens.
The implications of this shift on the future of diversity in the workplace remain unclear.
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