Meta, the world’s largest social network, just decoupled from “diversity, equity, inclusion.”&nbsp;At the University of Alberta, president Bill Flanagan also shut down DEI at his institution. “It’s about excluding, or highlighting what divides us, rather than what unites us,” is how he described DEI’s effects to me on a Zoom chat a few days before Meta’s announcement.

University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan says the school is now prioritizing "access, community and belonging," not diversity policies.{ai:summary}<p>Meta has announced the elimination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, signaling a significant shift in corporate policy. Similarly, the University of Alberta's president, Bill Flanagan, criticized DEI for fostering division rather than unity, leading to its discontinuation at the institution.</p><p>This move reflects a growing skepticism towards DEI programs in various sectors, as leaders reassess their impact on organizational culture and inclusivity. #society</p>

At University of Alberta, more proof we're watching DEI die in real time

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