Google Shifts Philanthropy Focus

A number of sources today have commented on the departure of Larry Brilliant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropy arm, and what this might mean for Google’s approach to philanthropic projects. The Wall Street Journal’s take is that Google will be spending more carefully, trying to better leverage its technology strengths. Forbes notes that engineer Megan Smith will be taking over the operations of Google.org, a sign that Google wants to better align the goals of the parent company and its philanthropic arm, as well as streamline management. Similar commentary comes from PC Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle and CNET.

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