Detailed analysis of Google's deeply intertwined relationship with the US government, backed up by Wikileaks documents. Google's do-goody image superficially masks the ambitions of a global mega-corp. it's not just ad revenue and free email that fuel Google. As one example, Assange analyzes the emails between Google co-founder Brin and CEO Schmidt with NSA chief Keth Alexander. (Emails obtained via FOIA). While these chatty emails got some media attention, Assange goes much deeper. Assange's research into the State Dept background and activities of Jared Cohen, director of Google's Ideas, likely reveals where Google's tentacles are grasping next. It's disheartening to read how Google has become a top lobbyist and co-dependent with the government. Would Bill Gates or Steve Jobs have compromised their companies like Eric Schmidt has? This ill-conceived partnership may rot Google from within ... even if Google ends up sustained like a military contractor. This book is the kind of outstanding reporting that activists and everyday gmail and Google searchers should read for insights into the how techology companies are evolving with the national security state. Great work, Assange!

According to the edition, Assange arrived at the conclusion that Google works for the US government after meeting Google president Eric Schmidt and board member Jared Cohen in 2011. The meeting was also attended by Lisa Shields and Scott Malcomson who turned out to be Washington’s diplomatic envoys.

WikiLeaks founder in his book says he was visited by a group of people 3/4 of whom were representatives of the US State Department and the rest being fromGoogle.

According to the edition, the company provides FBI and CIA with unfettered access to users’ correspondence. Such access can be obtained without the prosecutor’s approval or a court ruling, the edition quotes Assange.