I've Worked at Google for Decades. I'm Sickened by What It's Doing

a year ago

The author, a long-time Google employee, expresses deep disappointment with Google's shift towards military contracting and state violence.
Google's involvement in projects like Maven and Nimbus, which support military operations, has led to internal protests and firings.
The company has abandoned its pledge against building AI for weapons and surveillance, partnering with entities like Lockheed Martin and Israeli military contractors.
Workers at Google and other tech companies are organizing to resist the militarization of technology, drawing inspiration from historical labor movements.
The author calls for solidarity among tech workers to oppose complicity in state violence and to prioritize humane technology over profit.
The article also highlights broader societal issues under the Trump administration, including repression of dissent and attacks on reproductive rights.
The Nation is portrayed as a critical voice in holding power to account, supporting activism against oppressive policies.

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