Google Pressured on Racial Equity Audit After AI Ethics Collapse

An influential racial justice group called on Google to allow independent auditors to investigate the company’s business for potential discriminatory conduct.

Color of Change is urging the internet search giant to undergo a racial equity audit of its operations following the ouster of two women who led the company’s Ethical AI team.

In a letter to Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai and other top executives, Color of Change said a public and independent audit would help the company better identify strengths and weaknesses related to “racial equity, civil rights, and anti-discrimination.”

“Black Googlers face a hostile work environment where ...