Google刪除守則內「Don't be evil」字眼

「Don't be evil」一直為Google的格言，更列在他們的行為守則（code of conduct）中，但科技網站Gizmodo發現，Google在更新行為守則時，偷偷地刪走了「Don't be evil」字眼，是否暗示著，Google從此可以「做惡事」？

Google自2000年開始，一直視「Don't be evil」為左右銘，雖然母公司Alphabet在2015年時，用上「Do the right thing」，但Google一直在行為守則中保留著「Don't be evil」，甚至成為他們員工巴士上的Wifi密碼。

Gizmodo發現，最新的行為守則中刪去「Don't be evil」，他們從資料庫「網站時光機」的紀錄中，發現5月4日的資料紀錄已刪去「Don't be evil」。

原本的資料紀錄：

“Don’t be evil.” Googlers generally apply those words to how we serve our users. But “Don’t be evil” is much more than that. Yes， it’s about providing our users unbiased access to information， focusing on their needs and giving them the best products and services that we can. But it’s also about doing the right thing more generally – following the law， acting honorably， and treating co-workers with courtesy and respect.

The Google Code of Conduct is one of the ways we put “Don’t be evil” into practice. It’s built around the recognition that everything we do in connection with our work at Google will be， and should be， measured against the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct. We set the bar that high for practical as well as aspirational reasons： Our commitment to the highest standards helps us hire great people， build great products， and attract loyal users. Trust and mutual respect among employees and users are the foundation of our success， and they are something we need to earn every day.

So please do read the Code， and follow both its spirit and letter， always bearing in mind that each of us has a personal responsibility to incorporate， and to encourage other Googlers to incorporate， the principles of the Code into our work. And if you have a question or ever think that one of your fellow Googlers or the company as a whole may be falling short of our commitment， don’t be silent. We want – and need – to hear from you.

自5月4日的紀錄為

The Google Code of Conduct is one of the ways we put Google’s values into practice. It’s built around the recognition that everything we do in connection with our work at Google will be， and should be， measured against the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct. We set the bar that high for practical as well as aspirational reasons： Our commitment to the highest standards helps us hire great people， build great products， and attract loyal users. Respect for our users， for the opportunity， and for each other are foundational to our success， and are something we need to support every day.

So please do read the Code and Google’s values， and follow both in spirit and letter， always bearing in mind that each of us has a personal responsibility to incorporate， and to encourage other Googlers to incorporate， the principles of the Code and values into our work. And if you have a question or ever think that one of your fellow Googlers or the company as a whole may be falling short of our commitment， don’t be silent. We want – and need – to hear from you.

事實上，Google近日有大批員工聯署，要求公司從「戰爭業務」中退出，停止開發有助強化美軍無人監視機的AI技術，現時參與聯署已逾4,000員工，有數十人更表達辭職意向，他們甚至重新搬出「Don't be evil」作為提醒。