Former Google executive Ross LaJeunesse blasts companys work in China

Former Google executive Ross LaJeunesse slammed the tech giant for valuing profits more than human rights in an essay published Thursday.

Senate in Maine, wrote on Medium that Googles phrase, Dont be evil had become nothing more than just another corporate marketing tool.

He also accused Google of pushing him out of the company in April, after 11 years at the company, according to a report from The Washington Post.

And at the end of the year, he said he was completely surprised to hear that Google had established its Google Center for Artificial Intelligence in Beijing.

Just when Google needed to double down on a commitment to human rights, it decided to instead chase bigger profits and an even higher stock price, he added.

In an emailed statement, a Google spokesperson told FOX Business the company has an unwavering commitment to support human rights organizations and efforts.

No longer can massive tech companies like Google be permitted to operate relatively free from government oversight, he said.

As soon as Google executives were asked by Congress about Project Dragonfly and Googles commitment to free expression and human rights, they assured Congress that the project was exploratory and it was subsequently shut down.

LaJeunesse said the executives and shareholders cannot be entrusted with the responsibility they have taken on because of how ubiquitous their technology has become.

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