Ross LaJeunesse took aim at Google and other big US tech companies in a Medium post, contending that profits are taking precedence over human rights. Photo: AFP
Ross LaJeunesse took aim at Google and other big US tech companies in a Medium post, contending that profits are taking precedence over human rights. Photo: AFP
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Ex-Google executive running for office criticises company for prizing profits over human rights

  • Ross LaJeunesse is running for US Senate after leaving his job as head of international relations as Google last year
  • In a Medium post, he said the internet giant had strayed from its “don’t be evil” motto while chasing profits in markets such as China and Saudi Arabia

Ross LaJeunesse took aim at Google and other big US tech companies in a Medium post, contending that profits are taking precedence over human rights. Photo: AFP
Ross LaJeunesse took aim at Google and other big US tech companies in a Medium post, contending that profits are taking precedence over human rights. Photo: AFP
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