The problem with google’s mission is that it doesn’t say which information has to be accessible to whom and in what way it’s going to be useful.
Given that google’s income is mostly from advertising, it feels like the mission is about making my information available to someone else, and useful for them to make money.
Absolutely agreed. The doublespeak and lack of transparency leaves a really bad taste in one's mouth.
It would be one thing if they were very straightforward the 'with whom' and the 'for what' of the data they harvest. Users could weigh the pros and cons, make an informed decision, and move on.
But instead they choose to masquerade as a forward-thinking philanthropic organization, burying their ulterior motives behind pages of fine print and intentionally vague 'disclosures' about what they do with your data.
Wearing a disguise makes one appear guilty. I would be wary of any individual or group intentionally presenting a false image in order to mask their true intentions.
Given that google’s income is mostly from advertising, it feels like the mission is about making my information available to someone else, and useful for them to make money.