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Google Gives Up On Saving The World, Decides To Make Information Look Really Cool Instead

Yesterday Google.org announced that its Chief, Dr. Larry Brilliant, will now be its Chief Philanthropy Evangelist.  At the same time, Google.org is redefining its mission:

“During our review it became clear that while we have been able to support some remarkable non-profit organizations over the past three years, our greatest impact has come when we’ve attacked problems in ways that make the most of Google’s strengths in technology and information; examples of this approach include Flu Trends, RechargeIT, Clean Energy 2030, and PowerMeter. By aligning Google.org more closely with Google as a whole, Megan will ensure that we’re better able to build innovative, scalable technology and information solutions.”

Google Flu Trends? That’s your answer to the world’s ills? Thank God we have Bill Gates.

Full post as published by Jenkins Webblits on February 24, 2009 (boomark / email).