Google had concerns about potential human rights violations related to its $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government.
Google's Internal Concerns
The contract, called Project Nimbus, gave the Israeli government access to Google and Amazon cloud services, including AI tools and data analysis.
Project Nimbus Contract
The contract has sparked protests by Google employees who believe it could involve them in violence against Palestinians, leading to dozens of firings.
Employee Protests
Consultants recommended Google bar the sale of AI tools to the Israeli military and add its AI principles prohibiting surveillance or weapons to the contract, but these were not fully reflected.
Consultants' Recommendations