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September 26, 2025Urban StudiesOpen Access

Google, a major stakeholder in local governance?

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ACAntoine CourmontBBBurcu Baykurt

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Overview

This analysis uncovers Google’s influence in local governance, suggesting a fragmented and negotiated tech power in urban settings.

Key Points

  • Google’s operations in local governance highlight its varied influence rather than a unified strategy.
  • Operationally, Google functions as both a platform and infrastructure within city contexts.
  • Understanding Google as an urban firm reveals its reliance on experimental and adaptive strategies.
  • This investigation challenges the singular narrative of digital capitalism by showcasing the complexities of tech power.

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Courmont et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6cd5bb1249cec298b33eehttps://doi.org/10.1177/00420980251359974
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