Google scrubs mentions of ‘diversity’ and ‘equity’ from responsible AI team webpage

Google has a Quietly updates Webpage For the AI ​​and Human Center Technology team responsible for this, the team has accused the team of investigating AI’s safety, justice and explanation to mention “diversity” and “equity”.

The previous version of the page used the language to describe the work of the “backward classes,” “” diversified, “” non-nasal groups, “and” Equity “RAI-HCT team. This language has been removed, or in some cases less specific words (such as “all,” different, “and” multiple “instead of” diverse “).

Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The changes that were seen by the Watch Dog Group The Madass Project, come after Google Defect Similar language is from its Startups founder fund grant website. Company Said earlier in February That he will eliminate the goals of eliminating his diversity and will review his diversity, equality and involvement (DEI) programs.

Google is included in many large tech companies He has left the DEI steps behind Since the Trump targets the administration to make his characteristics “Illegal“Practice. Amazon And Method In the past few months, DI’s steps have been left behind, and Openai has recently removed the diversity and participation from the webpage. Methods to get services. Apple, however, recently Pushed back against the shareholder’s proposal To eliminate her DEI programs.

Many of these companies, including Google, are dealing with federal agencies.