After Hamas's attack on Israel, Google’s cloud division expedited its work with the Israeli military, contradicting the company's public stance that it only collaborates with civilian entities. Employees raised concerns over the IDF's requests for AI technology, emphasizing the urgency to respond to prevent Israel from approaching competitor Amazon. Simultaneously, Google faced internal unrest, resulting in the termination of protesting employees against Project Nimbus, a controversial contract involving military engagement. This entire situation highlights the tension between corporate identity and operational realities during conflict periods.
Google worked with the Israeli military after the Israel-Hamas war began, while claiming to focus only on civilian government ministry engagements.
Employees in Google's cloud division scrambled to fulfill IDF requests for AI services, fearing the military would turn to competitor Amazon.
Despite company assurances against military collaboration, internal documents revealed Google's direct involvement with the IDF, contradicting public statements.
Protests against Project Nimbus, which included significant military involvement, led to the dismissal of 28 employees at Google.
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