Google provided AI technology to Israeli military during Gaza conflict
Washington Post documents reportedly show that Google provided AI technology including Gemini and Vertex services to the Israeli military since at least 2021, with employee requests for expanded access during the Gaza conflict. Over 100 Google employees reportedly requested the company reconsider this work.
What happened
According to Washington Post documentation released on 22 January 2025, Google provided AI technology to the Israeli military during the Gaza conflict. Internal Google documents showed the company has assisted the Israeli Ministry of Defense and military since 2021.
A Google employee requested that the Israeli military be granted access to Gemini AI technology. Israel sought to expand its use of Google's Vertex service for deploying AI algorithms.
Another Google employee warned that if the company did not provide greater access, Israel would turn to Amazon.
Reported impact
Over 100 Google employees called for the company to reconsider its work with the Israeli military, but their concerns were reportedly ignored.
Governance controls
Internal Google documents indicate the company has been assisting the Israeli military since 2021, with employee requests for expanded AI access during the Gaza conflict.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.