Despite expressing initial concerns regarding potential reputational harm due to human rights violations linked to the contract, Google ultimately pursued the $1.2 billion Project Nimbus deal.
Internal assessments revealed Google's worry that involvement in Project Nimbus could tie the company to Israeli military actions, raising ethical dilemmas among its employees.
While Project Nimbus represented a relatively modest financial commitment for Google, it was crucial for enhancing Google's position in the competitive cloud computing market against Amazon and Microsoft.
Documents indicated that Google assessed the risks associated with human rights violations due to its contract with the Israeli government, particularly regarding sensitive agencies involved.
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