Ask HN: What is the real reason Google removed its “Don't be evil” motto?

My guess, their legal department plays a bigger role now. They might sense some potential liability with that motto if they do something wrong.

It just didn't fit with the decor in their Evil Overlord HQ.

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Having to uphold some idealistic image when operating a normal business is just a recipe for terrible PR. In particular as the company grows massive.

It's still there..

Moved to the bottom as the last thing you see: https://abc.xyz/investor/google-code-of-conduct/#:~:text=And...!