Google is facing criticism for its influence over US think tank the New America Foundation . But the extent of its influence is anything but transparent. The criticism comes following the firing of scholar Barry Lynn , who wrote an article on New America ’s website about the imposition of a $ 2.7bn fine on Google by the European Union for anti - trust breaches . The president of New America , Anne - Marie Slaughter , denies this was the reason for Lynn ’s sacking .
Google is facing criticism for its influence over US think tank the New America Foundation . The criticism comes following the firing of scholar Barry Lynn , who wrote an article on New America ’s website about the imposition of a $ 2.7bn fine on Google by the European Union for anti - trust breaches . The president of New America , Anne - Marie Slaughter , denies this was the reason for Lynn ’s sacking .