Next week will mark Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s very first congressional look.
StephenShankland
It’s settled. Google CEO Sundar Pichai will appear prior to Congress onDec 11.
Pichai will affirm next week prior to the House Judiciary Committee to talk about Google’s “data collection, use and filtering practices,” according to the committee’s site.
The hearing was held off Monday due to the fact that of the state funeral service for previous United States President George H.W. Bush, set for Wednesday inWashington Pichai was initially set up to affirm that day. Wednesday likewise has actually been stated a nationwide day of grieving.
Pichai didn’t go to a hearing in September where Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey affirmed prior to Congress on declared political predisposition versus conservatives, foreign disturbance on social networks, and false information.
Google didn’t instantly react to ask for remark.
A representative for the House Judiciary Committee indicated an earlier declaration made by Chairman Bob Goodlatte, “Americans put their trust in big tech companies to honor freedom of speech and champion open dialogue, and it is Congress’ responsibility to the American people to make sure these tech giants are transparent and accountable in their practices.”
It will be Pichai’s very first congressional look. CNET will be livestreaming the whole session.
First released onDec 4, 10: 24 a.m. PT.
Updates, 12: 19 p.m. PT: Adds House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte declaration.
