According to BlockBeats, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent an urgent company-wide email on Monday, emphasizing the importance of Google remaining a 'trusted source of information' regardless of the election outcomes. This communication follows claims by former President Donald Trump that Pichai personally called him to discuss the popularity of his search results and threatened to sue Google for alleged election interference.
Major tech companies are reportedly easing the strict content moderation policies that were implemented starting in 2020. For instance, YouTube now permits allegations of election fraud, while Meta has reduced the visibility of political content. These changes come amid accusations of bias, with Silicon Valley appearing to focus on avoiding conflicts with Trump supporters. The shift in content moderation strategies reflects a broader trend among tech giants to navigate the complex landscape of political discourse and public perception, especially in the context of ongoing debates about misinformation and platform responsibility.