https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/google-reportedly-promises-change-to-research-team-after-high-profile-firings/

Google is reportedly promising it will change its research review procedures this year in its AI division, in an apparent bid to restore employee confidence in the wake of two high-profile firings of prominent women from the division.

Reuters obtained a recording from an internal meeting this month in which Google Research executives promised to better address "sensitive topics" and research critical of Google's own business operations.