Celebrating the success of 30 Latin American news innovators
In working with journalists and publishers around the world for many years, the question that I’m continually asked is why Google works with the media? The answer is found in…
How we’re restoring native habitats in Silicon Valley
Vast oak woodlands punctuated with lush willow groves once stretched from Palo Alto to San Jose and beyond, long before the rise of Silicon Valley.“Centuries of agricultural intensification and urbanization…
Creating new artistic territories through advanced technologies
Art and technology have a complex but substantial history of influencing one another. Today, technology is increasingly impacting how art is made, displayed and sold — playing a fundamental part…
How Googlers helped Afghan newcomers seek asylum
Abdulhas spent the past two hours filling out paperwork. “Today, I woke up at 7 a.m. because I was so excited,” he says. (He didn’t have to be here for…
How Googlers are honoring Hindu Heritage Month
This year, the Hindu chapter of Google's Inter Belief Network (IBN) employee resource group is honoring Hindu Heritage Month and the many important festivals happening this month, including Navaratri (Sept.…
How AI can help in the fight against breast cancer
In 2020, there were 2.3 million people diagnosed with breast cancer and 685,000 deaths globally. Early cancer detection is key to better health outcomes. But screenings are work intensive, and…
Helping all New Yorkers pursue a career in tech
As New York emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the tech sector continues to play a critical role in the city’s economic recovery. While hiring has slowed in many of the…
10 new reasons to love Messages by Google
We use messaging apps to feel connected, without the headache of needing to know what phone or network we’re on. That is why our focus with Messages by Google is…
Preserving one of Nigeria’s last sacred groves
On the forested banks of the Osun river in Osogbo, Nigeria lies one of the last cultural sites of its kind. In this sacred grove, Yoruba deities are embodied in…