The current climate is witnessing significant cutbacks in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within major tech companies, a trend referred to as the Great Rollback. This shift began after the murder of George Floyd when numerous DEI programs were instituted.
Recently, Zoom announced layoffs in its DEI team, while Google and Meta have also reduced their DEI funding. Funding for Black founders is dwindling, and legal battles against DEI programs are becoming more frequent.
These developments have pushed companies to discreetly pursue inclusion efforts as public debates over the potential discriminatory nature of DEI initiatives, led by influential figures, continue on platforms like X.
