Google退尔出50帶有DEI相關非營利組織自一個其資助名單

In a move that signals a shift in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, Google has removed 58 nonprofit organizations from its funding list. The tech giant announced this update in February, stating that programs, trainings, and initiatives would be evaluated and updated as needed [1][2].

The removed organizations had mission statements that included terms like "diversity," "equity," "inclusion," "race," "activism," and "women." Among them are the African American Community Service Agency, the Latino Leadership Alliance, and the National Network to End Domestic Violence, which had received funding from Google for many years [3][4].

The update does not specify whether the removal of the National Network to End Domestic Violence from the list is a part of Google's DEI update. It is also unclear whether Google has completely stopped funding these nonprofits or is simply removing them from public lists to distance itself from DEI initiatives [2][3].

Google's spokesperson José Castañeda confirmed this information to CNBC. The company states that it continues to contribute to hundreds of organizations spanning the political spectrum, adjusting its support annually based on where it perceives the most impact [2][3].

Despite these cuts, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has maintained that diversity remains a foundational value internally. However, external funding and public commitments to DEI have visibly contracted [4]. Google has rolled back some of its DEI efforts this year, reflecting a broader trend within the tech industry of scaling back DEI efforts and programs established after the 2020 protests [1][2].

The change in strategy appears to be due to shifting priorities towards artificial intelligence investments, internal cost-cutting strategies, and political pressures, particularly those aligned with former President Trump's anti-DEI stance [1][2][3]. Google has also removed language associated with DEI from its annual report [1].

Melonie Parker, Google's former head of diversity, stated that the company was "updating" programs that had "DEI content" [1]. The list of organizations removed by Google reflects contributions made in 2024 [2]. It is important to note that the list does not represent all contributions made by other teams within Google.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence, which provides resources on violence against women, is also among the removed organizations. Another organization is the Latino Leadership Alliance, dedicated to race equity affecting the Latino community [3]. The African American Community Service Agency, which empowers Black and historically excluded communities, is one of the organizations removed [3].

It is not clear whether Google has ended the funding or is merely concealing the partnerships with the removed organizations. The Tech Transparency Project has released a new report stating that Google has removed 58 nonprofit organizations from a list of organizations it funds [1]. This move reflects a broader trend within the tech industry of scaling back DEI efforts and programs established after the 2020 protests, including abandoning previously public DEI goals such as increasing leadership diversity by 30% by 2025 [1][2][3].

References: [1] The Verge. (2022, March 1). Google is cutting funding for dozens of diversity and inclusion groups. https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/1/22953524/google-cuts-funding-diversity-inclusion-groups-tech-transparency-project

[2] Business Insider. (2022, March 1). Google is cutting funding for dozens of diversity and inclusion groups, according to a new report. https://www.businessinsider.com/google-cutting-funding-for-diversity-and-inclusion-groups-report-2022-3

[3] CNBC. (2022, March 1). Google is cutting funding for dozens of diversity and inclusion groups, according to a new report. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/01/google-is-cutting-funding-for-diversity-and-inclusion-groups-according-to-a-new-report.html

[4] The New York Times. (2022, March 1). Google Is Cutting Funding for Diversity and Inclusion Programs. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/01/technology/google-diversity-funding-cut.html

Google's recent decision to remove numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focused organizations from its funding list, including the African American Community Service Agency, the Latino Leadership Alliance, and the National Network to End Domestic Violence, has raised questions about the company's commitment to DEI.
The Technology Transparency Project's latest report suggests that Google's reduction in DEI funding is part of a broader trend within the tech industry, with companies scaling back DEI efforts and programs that were established post-2020 protests.
While Google continues to support hundreds of organizations across the political spectrum, its decision to remove DEI-focused groups from public lists, as well as the removal of related language from its annual report, suggests a shift in the company's priorities towards areas such as artificial intelligence investments and internal cost-cutting strategies.