Google promised not to kill. Killing X to save 2X is still killing. Google did not promise to employ utilitarian ideals when deciding if the outcome of a new

Google promised not to kill. Killing X to save 2X is still killing. Google did not promise to employ utilitarian ideals when deciding if the outcome of a new contract or product is good or bad. They said, "We will not directly aid in killing or harming people." However, I suspect this vow will invite challenges that question the redistribution of personal data Google aggressively collects to other parties, both advertisers and Orwellian governments. But I'm glad they spoke out nonetheless, since it invites closer scrutiny and upbraiding of the company by eagle-eyed social critics, who are all too often silent or ignored on these issues.