The Google CEO claims that the company must be a 'trusted source' in the U.S. elections.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, addressed his employees ahead of Election Day, emphasizing the importance of the products they develop being presented as a trustworthy source of information for people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. In an internal communication dated November 4, Pichai highlighted that the election outcome would be a hot topic of conversation around the world and that it would have significant repercussions.

Additionally, Pichai underscored Google's responsibility: “Whoever is elected by the voters, let’s remember the role we play in our work and through the products we create: we are a reliable source of information for everyone.” This call comes in a context where Google has faced criticism related to potential biases ahead of the polls closing. Recently, Elon Musk promoted the idea that Google was hiding a map of polling places for Trump voters while showing this resource to those seeking information about Harris, leading the company to clarify that they had resolved an error in their system.

In his message, Pichai also highlighted the work carried out by Google and YouTube teams to ensure that voters have access to high-quality and reliable information, as they have done in other major elections around the world. With over a billion people participating in elections in countries such as France, India, the UK, and Mexico, the pressure on information systems is high.

As the electoral process unfolds, Pichai thanked his team's hard work in ensuring the security of campaigns and providing accurate information on how and where to vote, as well as digital advertising solutions. He also reminded that after Election Day, Google will continue its mission to organize the world's information and make it accessible and useful for everyone. He concluded his message by reaffirming the importance of all employees following community guidelines and policies regarding personal political activity.