The incident stemmed from a series of statements made by Elon Musk on social media, in which he expressed his disapproval of Pride Month-related content appearing on tech platforms. This led to a lot of pressure on major tech companies, including Google. Shortly after, users noticed that Pride Month had been removed from Google Calendar, one of the most popular time management services in the world.
The public reaction is divided into two mixed opinions. Some users believe that Google has the right to decide what content is displayed on its platform and this does not mean that the company is against the LGBTQ+ community. However, most organizations that support LGBTQ+ have criticized this decision, saying that Google is influenced by external pressures instead of maintaining neutrality on social issues.
Over the years, Google has been known as one of the tech companies with open policies, supporting diversity and inclusion. The removal of content related to Pride Month has many people questioning the company’s stance on important social issues. Some Google employees have also expressed dissatisfaction with the decision and have asked the company to provide an official explanation.
