Google removes over 50 DEI groups from a list of groups it helps fund

[highplainsdem]

Source: TechCrunch

Google has removed the names of more than 50 DEI groups from a list of companies to which it substantially contributes, according to a new watchdog report and as reported by CNBC.

The list, Google’s 2024 selection of groups and organizations backed by Google’s U.S. Government Affairs and Public Policy team, no longer features the names of 58 DEI groups, including the Latino Leadership Alliance and the ACLU of Illinois.

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Google gave the following statement: “This report mischaracterizes our public policy contributions. We contribute to hundreds of groups from across the political spectrum that advocate for pro-innovation policies, and those groups change from year to year based on where our contributions will have the most impact.”

The discovery of the changes comes after the Trump administration said it would target companies openly showing support for DEI. CNBC points out it’s unclear if Google is secretly still supporting these groups, however.

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Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/04/google-removes-over-50-dei-groups-from-a-list-of-groups-it-helps-fund/

[Miguelito Loveless]

1. Good thing

they got rid of that "Don't be evil" bit in their corporate charter.

[NotHardly]

4. Now just "be evil"... better fit for corporate goals

[EllieBC]

2. I'm starting to think these companies wanted an excuse

to pull out of DEI initiatives. Google is a giant and so easily folded? Nah. They wanted a reason to end it.

[carpetbagger]

3. Slightly off topic but screaming for an answer.

What search engine to move to?? I've tried duck duck go and a few others. Even with the AI turned off, Google is enshittified, but the others aren't getting me good results. Suggestions?