Google has terminated more than 50 employees following protests related to the company's involvement in supplying technology to the Israeli government during the Gaza conflict. The protests were centered around 'Project Nimbus,' a $1.2 billion contract signed by Google and Amazon to provide cloud computing and artificial intelligence services to Israel.
Last week, employees staged sit-in protests at Google offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, which led to arrests by the police. The group behind the protests, No Tech For Apartheid, reported that 30 workers were fired initially, with an additional 20 employees terminated on Tuesday night.
No Tech For Apartheid accused Google of attempting to stifle dissent and silence its workers by abruptly firing over 50 employees without due process. Google defended its actions by stating that the terminations were based on an investigation that identified individuals involved in disruptive activities within the company premises.
The tech giant refuted claims that employees were fired unjustly, emphasizing that each terminated worker was directly linked to disruptive behavior. Google's CEO had previously hinted at potential firings as the company focuses on enhancing its AI technology.
Despite the ongoing controversy, Google remains committed to its business decisions and maintaining order within its workforce. The situation highlights the challenges faced by tech companies operating in politically sensitive environments and the delicate balance between corporate interests and employee activism.
