Googlers Arrested and Fired Over Protests Against Project Nimbus

The article discusses the arrest and firing of Google employees who protested against the company’s involvement in Project Nimbus, a controversial AI contract with Israel and Amazon. Several Google employees were arrested in New York City and Sunnyvale, California, for blocking entrances and refusing to leave during protests against the project. The protests were part of a larger campaign by employees and activists to pressure Google to cancel the $1.2 billion contract, which involves providing AI tools for the Israeli military. The employees were fired for violating company policies, and Google defended its decision, stating that the protests disrupted the workplace and put employees at risk. The article highlights the growing tensions between tech workers and their employers over ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI and other technologies for military purposes.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/googlers-arrested-and-fired-israel-protest-project-nimbus-nyc-sunnyvale-2024-4