Google Assistant directly responds to question 'Do Black lives matter'

Earlier last week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the tech giant's support for the Black community. He vowed they were working to "develop initiatives and product ideas that support long-term solutions." One of these product ideas has shown up on Google Assistant.

If you ask it, "Hey Google, do Black lives matter?" It will reply, "Black lives matter. Black people deserve the same freedoms afforded to everyone in this country, and recognizing the injustice they face is the first step towards fixing it." And if you ask it, "Do all lives matter?" It'll have a concise response, too: "Saying 'Black lives matter' doesn't mean that all lives don't. It means Black lives are at risk in ways others are not."

After it responds to you, the first suggestion chip asks, "How can I help the Black community?" It'll then pull up a list of resources you can go through to extend your help. This feature works on all devices where Google Assistant is available, including phones, tablets, smart displays, and smart speakers.

On YouTube, the company's official channel is filled with creators talking about Black Lives Matter and everything related to racial injustice. And on Google Podcasts, the Explore tab prominently features podcasts that are "Highlighting Black voices and experiences." 

Source: 9to5Google