Google and the art of pretending to be socialist

Google has a weird PR campaign going on in Europe....

September 27, 2007 7:58 AM PDT

commentary

Paul Kedrosky caused me to do a double-take on a Financial Times article on Google's hiring plans in Europe. Apparently, in a struggle to make itself look like Father Christmas, Google's head of engineering in Europe had this to say:

We are not seen correctly in Europe. My impression is that Google is seen as a big US company that is here to make money.

Um...yes. That would be correct. In fact, that would be Google's absolute shareholder responsibility. Am I missing something?

Hooked Up

The iPad-obsessed Christina Milian and her love of tech

Kevin Frazier, co-anchor of OMG Insider, spends time with Christina Milian on the set of "The Voice." Plus, CNET Senior Editor Brian Tong breaks down Google Glass and some of the best accessories for the iPad.

Play Video