Google Humanitarian Project

Don't target Google for their "Do No Evil" slogan. Like any other technological invention, it is a double-edged sword.

Sure, everyone likened Google Earth to an Orwellian "Big Brother". And no one wants to talk about the pros of Google's work.

Well, Google Earth will hopefully get a few brownie points for starting the "Google Earth Outreach" Programme.

According to the Telegraph, Google is working alongside UNHCR to use Google Earth to highlight some of the humanitarian crises occurring worldwide.

Agencies can overlay text, audio and video information onto Google Earth in what is known as a "layer", enabling them to explain and illustrate their humanitarian work to a worldwide audience.

Hmm, of course, you could have a "Wag the Dog" sort of instance. But then who knows if it doesnt happen already.