The Vergecast Sundar Pichai on managing Google through the pandemic
May 19, 2020
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, shares insights on leading a tech giant during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses Google's collaborative efforts with Apple for exposure tracking, emphasizing their approach to remote work and safety measures for employees. Pichai dives into the evolution of Google's products, including the future of the Pixel line, and tackles challenges in the smartphone market. He also highlights the importance of reliable information dissemination and the company's ongoing health initiatives amid the crisis.
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Diversity Efforts at Google
- Google is reportedly de-emphasizing diversity efforts internally, even avoiding the term.
- However, Sundar Pichai claims diversity remains a core value and that Google invests more resources in it than ever.
Responding to Criticism
- Google considers diversity efforts essential for its global reach and product development.
- Pichai claims Google strives to accommodate diverse viewpoints, including political ones, but denies prioritizing conservative criticism.
Pixel's Performance and Future
- Pixel 3a's high NPS rating demonstrates Google's progress in hardware.
- Google's hardware efforts aim to drive computing forward and guide the ecosystem, despite challenges.