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education27 days ago•15 min saved

Stanford grads boo Google CEO as Nimbus ties spark commencement protest

At Stanford’s 135th Commencement, Google/Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai faced boos and walkouts from graduates protesting Google’s ties to Israel and the $1.2 billion Nimbus cloud contract, even as a “People’s Commencement” on campus amplified Gaza activism; Pichai delivered a largely optimistic, broadly tech-neutral speech about making meaningful decisions, while campus activism around Gaza and divestment has persisted, including arrests and hunger strikes tied to antisemitism investigations at U.S. universities.

via The Mercury News|

#education #israel #project-nimbus

us-news27 days ago•24 min saved

Stanford Commencement Faces Walkout Over Nimbus Deal as Sundar Pichai Speaks

More than 100 Stanford graduates walked out of the commencement as Google CEO Sundar Pichai spoke, with chants of “Free, free Palestine” signaling protest over Google’s involvement in Project Nimbus, a cloud contract with Israel. Organized by Students for Justice in Palestine and No Tech for Apartheid, the demonstration highlighted concerns about how tech firms’ government partnerships could affect Palestinians. Pichai, a Stanford alumnus, continued his address focusing on optimism and adaptation amid the disruption, reflecting a broader wave of campus activism targeting Big Tech and AI issues.

via New York Post|

#google #palestine #pichai

technology1 year ago•6 min saved

Tech Giants Under Fire for Controversial Project Nimbus Ties with Israel

Documents reveal that Google's Project Nimbus contract with Israel operates under "adjusted" terms, contradicting Google's public claims that it adheres to its general cloud computing terms of service. The $1.2 billion contract, shared with Amazon, provides the Israeli government with advanced cloud and AI tools, sparking protests and concerns over potential human rights violations. Internal communications suggest Google accepted non-negotiable terms favorable to Israel, raising questions about the company's control over the contract's use and compliance with its AI principles.

via The Intercept|

#cloud-computing #google #human-rights

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Google's Controversial Decision: 28 Employees Fired Over Israeli Contract Protest"

Google has fired 28 employees who participated in protests against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract with Amazon to provide AI and cloud services to the Israeli government and military. The protests, led by the No Tech for Apartheid organization, took place across Google offices in New York City, Seattle, and Sunnyvale, California. Google cited the protesters' disruption of work and refusal to leave the premises as reasons for their termination, sparking debate over employee activism and the company's handling of internal dissent.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-and-cloud-services #employee-protests #google

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Google Fires 28 Employees Over Israeli Contract Protest"

Google has fired 28 employees following a sit-in protest over the controversial Project Nimbus contract with Israel, which provides cloud computing services to the Israeli government and military. The employees were protesting against the contract, alleging that it makes Google complicit in the genocide of the Palestinian people. The protest included demonstrations at Google and Amazon offices, with nine employees being arrested and forcibly removed. Google confirmed the terminations and stated that it will continue to investigate and take action if needed.

via TechCrunch|

#cloud-computing #google #israel

businesstech2 years ago•3 min saved

"Google Fires 28 Employees for Protesting Israeli Cloud Contract"

Google fired 28 employees who participated in in-office protests in California and NYC against the company's $1.2 billion joint contract with Amazon for Project Nimbus, which provides services to Israel's government. The protests were organized by the tech group No Tech for Apartheid, which claims the contract enables the Israeli government to surveil and displace Palestinians. Nine workers were arrested, and the company's head of security described the protests as "extremely disruptive." Google stated that the contract is for workloads running on its commercial cloud by Israeli government ministries and does not involve highly sensitive or classified military projects relevant to weapons or intelligence services.

via Business Insider|

#businesstech #google #israel

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google Fires 28 Employees for Protesting Israeli Cloud Contract"

Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-ins to protest the company's cloud computing contract with the Israeli government, escalating tensions between management and activist employees. The contract, known as Project Nimbus, has been a point of contention, with some employees expressing concern about aiding Israel's military. The fired employees, affiliated with the group No Tech For Apartheid, called the dismissals a "flagrant act of retaliation" and stated their intention to continue protesting until the company drops Project Nimbus.

via The New York Times|

#business #employee-firings #google

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Google Employees Stage Protests Against Company's Contracts with Israel and Project Nimbus"

Google employees staged sit-ins at the company's New York and California offices to protest its contract with the Israeli government and military, known as Project Nimbus, worth $1.2 billion. The employees demanded the termination of the project and accused Google of harassment and censorship of workers critical of the deal. Google responded by ordering the arrest of nine protesting workers and cutting their access to company systems, citing a violation of policies. The protests reflect growing concerns among tech workers about their employers' involvement in controversial government contracts, particularly in the wake of the recent conflict in Gaza.

via Los Angeles Times|

#google #israel #project-nimbus

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Google Employees Arrested and Stage Sit-Ins to Protest Company's Controversial Contracts and Policies"

Nine Google workers were arrested after staging a sit-in protest at the company's offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, against the Project Nimbus contract, a joint $1.2 billion deal with the Israeli government and military for cloud computing services. The protests, led by the "No Tech for Apartheid" organization, focused on opposing Google's involvement in providing technology for military use. The workers were also protesting their labor conditions and demanding the company address the health and safety crisis workers are facing due to the potential impacts of their work.

via CNBC|

#cloud-computing #google #israeli-government

technology-labor-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

"Google Employees Arrested and Suspended for Protesting Company's Actions"

Nine Google employees were arrested after an eight-hour sit-in protest at the company's offices in New York and California, opposing Google's involvement in a $1.2 billion Israeli government contract for cloud computing services. The workers demanded Google pull out of the Project Nimbus contract, citing concerns about technology being used for military purposes. The protest follows sustained internal opposition to the project, including the firing of a software engineer who publicly protested at an Israeli tech conference. Google maintains that the contract is not related to the Israeli military, but a TIME report revealed the company's provision of cloud computing services to the Israeli Ministry of Defense.

via The Verge|

#cloud-computing #google #israeli-government-contract

technologyprotest2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google Employees Arrested and Stage Sit-ins to Protest $1.2B Israel Contract and Project Nimbus"

Google employees, affiliated with No Tech For Apartheid, staged 10-hour sit-ins at offices in New York and Sunnyvale to protest the company’s $1.2 billion cloud contract with Israel, resulting in several arrests and administrative leave for the protesters. The employees demand that Google withdraw from the "Project Nimbus" contract, expressing concerns that the technology is being used against Palestinians in Gaza. This protest is part of ongoing employee activism within Google related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

via New York Post |

#employee-activism #google #israel

technologyprotest2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google Employees Stage Nationwide Protests Against Company's Contracts with Israel"

Google workers across the US staged sit-ins and protests at the tech giant's offices, demanding an end to the company's contract with the Israeli military through Project Nimbus. The group "No Tech for Apartheid" accused Google of complicity in the Israel-Hamas war and expressed concerns about the use of Google technology for "genocidal means." The protesters also called for the protection of Arab, Palestinian, and Muslim workers who have spoken out against Project Nimbus, citing harassment and retaliation at work.

via Fox Business|

#google #israeli-military #project-nimbus

technologyprotest2 years ago•5 min saved

"Google Employees Protest Against Contract with Israel, Stage Sit-ins and Protests"

Google employees are occupying the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in California and protesting the company's $1.2 billion contract with Israel for Project Nimbus, demanding that Google cease all business with the Israeli government and military. The protesters claim they will remain in the office until their demands are met, citing concerns about enabling "apartheid" and "genocide." The protests were announced in internal emails to employees, and the employees are also protesting in New York City. The employees accuse Google leadership of lying about the purpose of Project Nimbus and profiting off of genocide, and are demanding significant action from the company.

via The Daily Wire|

#anti-semitism #google #israel

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Fires Employee for Anti-Israel Protest at Tech Conference"

A Google employee was fired after interrupting a tech conference with an anti-Israel rant, accusing the company of "powering genocide" and referencing the conflict between Hamas and Israel. The disruption occurred during a lecture by Google Israel's managing director, Barak Regev, and the employee was swiftly escorted out by security. The outburst was related to Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract between Amazon Web Services, Google, and Israel, which provides cloud services for the Israeli government and military. Google confirmed the termination, stating that the behavior was not acceptable and violated company policies.

via Fox Business|

#anti-israel-rant #employee-termination #google

technologycorporate-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google Employee Fired for Protesting Israeli Tech Event"

A Google engineer was fired after protesting a presentation by the head of Google Israel, citing refusal to build technology supporting genocide, apartheid, or surveillance. The protest was against Project Nimbus, a cloud-computing contract between Google, Amazon, and Israel's government, with concerns raised about its potential military support. This incident follows the ousting of the YouTube music team and recent calls for CEO Sundar Pichai's resignation amid AI innovation failures and a $2.3 billion lawsuit filed against Google.

via Business Insider|

#ai-innovation #employee-protest #google