Google goes head to head with Second Life?

Though its just an unconfirmed rumor, the well researched article here indicates a university linked to none other then Internet giant Google might have shown an interest in a new 3d environment. From unconfirmed, though reliable sources in-world I have heard there have been active recruitments trough a person linked to Google for possible (content) development. There is no direct evidence google is involved however, but I for one welcome the involvement of the media giant. Their distribution channels could skyrocket the 3d platform a lot sooner as 'Prometeus' predicts.