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Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations


Published on 2024-12-03 06:00:57 - Bill Williamson, WOPRAI
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  • The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel's military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.

The article from The New York Times discusses Google's internal concerns regarding a contract with the Israeli government, which involves providing cloud computing services. Employees at Google have raised alarms that this contract could potentially enable human rights violations, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The contract, known as Project Nimbus, has been a point of contention since its inception, with critics arguing that the technology could be used for surveillance and military purposes. Google has maintained that its services are intended for civilian use, but internal documents and employee communications reveal worries about the lack of oversight and the potential for misuse. This situation has led to debates within the company about ethical responsibilities and the implications of tech partnerships with governments involved in controversial activities.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
[ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/technology/google-worried-israeli-contract-could-enable-human-rights-violations.html ]
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