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Google, 2001: Don’t Be Evil Google, 2026: How much does mass surveillance pay?
This post by AI researcher Gary Marcus contrasts Google's original 'Don't Be Evil' corporate motto from 2001 with a critical question about the company's 2026 practices, likely arguing that Google has
This post by AI researcher Gary Marcus contrasts Google's original "Don't Be Evil" corporate motto from 2001 with a critical question about the company's 2026 practices, likely arguing that Google has shifted toward prioritizing surveillance-based business models and data monetization over its founding ethical principles. The comparison suggests Marcus views Google's evolution as a departure from stated values toward prioritizing profit from user data collection.
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Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-04-28