Google and Amazon have signed a contract called "Project Nimbus" with the State of Israel, worth approximately US$1.2 billion.
This project offers cloud infrastructure and AI tools that can be used for surveillance, facial recognition, sentiment analysis, and predictive policing.
These technologies are used to monitor Palestinians, identify "suspects," and develop military target lists.
Palantir and the "War Data Engine"
Palantir, a company known for its data analytics platforms, combines phone call records, drone footage, social media activity, and other data sources to create profiles and identify targets.
In Gaza, these tools bring surveillance closer to military operations, helping to accelerate attacks.
AI, Kill Lists, and Automation
The Israeli army uses artificial intelligence systems to automatically generate lists of individuals considered "suspects."
In many cases, human oversight is minimal, and automated decisions translate into bombings with a high risk of civilian casualties.
New AI tools are being developed, based on technologies similar to those used in systems like ChatGPT, to enhance surveillance, identification, and arrests.
Israel as a Technological Laboratory
Israel serves as a "testing ground" for military and social control technologies.
Tools tested there can later be exported to other parts of the world, including to authoritarian regimes.
The surveillance and digital policing used in the Palestinian territories could inspire or be adapted to other contexts.
A Warning from the UN
The UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has documented the deep involvement of technology companies in the conflict.
She asserts that these companies are not mere bystanders: they actively participate in what she considers war crimes.
Paths of Resistance
Inside these companies, employees are already protesting, striking, or petitioning against contracts with Israel.
Universities and student movements are demanding that institutions break off partnerships with the companies involved.
Human rights organizations are working to expose these connections.
The text suggests that we should treat companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Palantir as "digital weapons manufacturers" and press for accountability.
Source: Peoples Democracy
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