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Google removes ‘underrepresented’ language from its grant website


Just weeks after Google said it would review its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, the Google for Startups Founders Fund webpage is peppered with

Google’s response when asked about their status was vague but implied a focus shift away from underrepresented founders and towards AI startups. In the past month, Google and other tech giants, like Meta and Amazon, started adjusting their DEI wording and activities as the Trump administration puts pressure on the public and private sector to roll back such programs. Google announced earlier this month it would no longer have diversity targets and also removed mention of DEI in its annual 10-K filing.

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