Many larger firms with technical employees are worried about their lack of diversity, and the relevant legal risks. They may have to bend their effective practices to mitigate this risk.
Beyond making this claim as an ulterior rationalization, mendaciously spreading it might help trip up competitors.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but considering the general make-up of Tech-employees in the Bay Area, by following your logic to conclusion leads me to think hiring outside of white males is a negative... if you think diversity = tripping up companies.
Many larger firms with technical employees are worried about their lack of diversity, and the relevant legal risks. They may have to bend their effective practices to mitigate this risk.
Beyond making this claim as an ulterior rationalization, mendaciously spreading it might help trip up competitors.