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    "Don't be evil" is Google's former motto, and a phrase used in Google's corporate code of conduct. Following Google's corporate restructuring under the conglomerate Alphabet Inc. in October 2015, Alphabet took "Do the right thing" as its motto, also forming the opening of its corporate code of conduct. … See more

    The motto was first suggested either by Google employee Paul Buchheit at a meeting about corporate values that took place in early 2000 … See more

    In their 2004 founders' letter prior to their initial public offering, Larry Page and Sergey Brin argued that their "Don't be evil" culture prohibited conflicts of interest, and required objectivity and … See more

    On 29 November 2021, three former Google employees filed a lawsuit alleging that Google's motto "Don't be evil" amounts to a … See more

    early 2000 or 2001
    The motto 'Don't be evil' was first suggested by Google employee Paul Buchheit or engineer Amit Patel at a meeting about corporate values.
    2004
    Google included the motto 'Don't be evil' in its prospectus for its initial public offering and in its founders' letter.
    October 2015
    Google's corporate restructuring under Alphabet Inc. resulted in Alphabet taking 'Do the right thing' as its motto, while Google retained 'Don't be evil' in its code of conduct.
    Between 21 April and 4 May 2018
    Google removed the motto 'Don't be evil' from the preface of its code of conduct, leaving a mention in the final line.
    29 November 2021
    Three former Google employees filed a lawsuit alleging that Google violated its motto 'Don't be evil' by firing them as retaliation for their efforts against 'evil' projects.

    Critics of Google frequently spin the motto in a negative way, such as InfoWorld's 2014 article "Google? Evil? You have no idea". Google's 2012 announcement to "begin tracking users … See more

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  2. WebDec 15, 2020 · Google's unofficial motto 'don't be evil' was removed from their code of conduct and other communications in 2018, after facing criticism from employees and customers. The motto was replaced by 'do …

  3. WebNov 29, 2021 · Three former Google employees have sued the company, alleging that Google's motto "Don't be evil" amounts to a contractual obligation that the tech giant has violated.

  4. WebFeb 16, 2021 · How did Google's famous motto come about and what does it mean today? Listen to the first episode of Land of the Giants: The Google Empire, a podcast series about Google's rise and controversies.

  5. Google Parent Company Drops 'Don't Be Evil' Motto | TIME

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