Google Removes Diversity Mentions from AI Team Webpage

Google has quietly updated the webpage for its Responsible AI and Human Centered Technology (RAI-HCT) team, removing mentions of 'diversity' and 'equity'. This change was noted by The Midas Project Watchtower, a watchdog group, which observed the updates between February 26 and March 6, 2025.

Previously, the webpage included terms like 'marginalized communities', 'diverse', 'underrepresented groups', and 'equity'. These have been replaced with more general terms such as 'all', 'varied', and 'numerous'. Google has not responded to requests for comment on these changes.

This update comes after Google announced in February that it would eliminate its diversity hiring targets and review its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The move aligns with similar actions by other tech giants like Amazon and Meta, who have also scaled back DEI initiatives in recent months.