google-government-nexus

The chapter highlights the close relationship between Google executives and the U.S. Department of State, suggesting a blending of corporate and governmental interests.

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When Google Met Wikileaks (2014)Julian Assange

Preamble

In June 2011, Julian Assange, under house arrest in Norfolk, England, met with Eric Schmidt, then president of Google, and three others to discuss societal challenges and technological solutions. Assange later realized that the Google delegation was heavily intertwined with the U.S. Department of State and expressed concerns about Google's close ties to U.S. intelligence agencies and government influence. This chapter sets the stage for Assange's critique of Google's political connections and surveillance capabilities.