These things have a habit of turning into policies. The data will be interpreted to agree with whatever outcome the enactors want.

Examples from Google?

No need for examples. Another term for Pilot Program is: Feasibility Study.

The reason for the pilot is to study dynamics in play before rolling out a general policy, or to assess the feasibility of scaling up a program.

This is standard operating procedure in the corporate world, and isn't unique to tech-bros or FAANG.

CLOE?