Tech companies like Google and Meta made cuts to DEI programs in 2023 after big promises in prior years
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-22 09:08:56
Summary
The article discusses how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the tech industry are facing cuts and retreat after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Some companies have laid off DEI staffers, downsized programs, and cut budgets for external DEI groups. These cuts come at a time when the tech industry is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI), raising concerns that the lack of diverse voices in AI development could lead to less accurate or harmful products. The article highlights specific examples of cuts and layoffs at Google and Meta, as well as the impact on external organizations and the importance of DEI work in the context of AI development.
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Keywords: internet, alphabet inc, google, microsoft corp, personnel, technology, apple inc, labor economy, meta platforms inc, george floyd, civil rights violations, breaking news: technology, business news, sundar pichai,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/22/google-meta-other-tech-giants-cut-dei-programs-in-2023.html