Google halts workplace diversity push

Core Points - Alphabet, Google's parent company, has ceased prioritizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace as indicated in a recent filing with US regulators [1] - The annual 10-K report filed with the SEC no longer includes a commitment to workplace inclusion and diversity that was present in the previous year [2] - Alphabet employees were informed that the company has eliminated hiring goals based on race or gender [2] Company Actions - A Google spokesperson stated that the company is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can succeed and have equal opportunities, while reviewing programs designed to achieve this [3] - The filing by Alphabet occurred shortly after Google revised its principles regarding artificial intelligence, removing commitments against using AI for weapons or surveillance [4] - Google has abandoned initiatives aimed at improving workplace demographics to better reflect its diverse user base, citing recent US presidential actions and court decisions [5] Industry Context - Companies in the AI sector in the US now face fewer obligations, including reduced requirements to disclose test results that indicate serious risks associated with the technology [6]