Ex-Googler seeking office urges tech firm regulation


A technician passes by a logo of US Internet search giant Google during the opening day of a new Berlin office of Google in Berlin. LaJeunesse took aim at Google and other big US tech companies in a Medium post, contending that profits are taking precedence over human rights. — AFP

SAN FRANCISCO: A former Google executive running for US Senate called Jan 2 for tough regulation of tech titans, accusing the Internet giant of straying from its "don't be evil" path.

Ross LaJeunesse took aim at Google and other big US tech companies in a Medium post, contending that profits are taking precedence over human rights.

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