Former Google employee and tech celebrity Shaun Maguire has accused the company of racial discrimination during his time there. Maguire, who now works at Sequoia Capital, a venture capital firm, made the allegations on X(formerly Twitter) on Friday. According to Maguire, he was told he couldn’t be promoted at Google because he was a white man. He claimed that his supervisor said he had a quota to meet and couldn’t promote him despite his high performance. Google has denied Maguire’s claims, stating that decisions about his promotion were not based on race or gender.
Maguire’s accusations have sparked controversy, with Google under fire for its alleged discriminatory practices. The company has also faced criticism over its AI model named Gemini, specifically its text-to-image generation feature, which has been accused of inaccuracies and bias. Despite Google’s denial, Maguire stands by his claims, stating that nobody from the company has reached out to him to discuss the issue.
The tech industry has long been criticized for its lack of diversity and inclusion, with many companies facing scrutiny over their hiring and promotion practices. Maguire’s allegations against Google highlight the ongoing challenges faced by employees of color in the sector. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Google will address these claims and work towards creating a more inclusive work environment.
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