Google AI engineer claims unfair sacking over Israel work protests

A new employment tribunal claim filed on May 20 alleges Google unfairly dismissed an AI engineer after he protested the company’s work for the Israeli government and a 2025 policy shift on AI weapons and surveillance. The case follows a May 18 racial discrimination lawsuit by a former Midwest field service representative who said he was excluded, unsupported, and terminated despite strong performance. The developments highlight mounting legal and reputational pressures on Google, including at least ten DeepMind resignations and scrutiny over a $1.2 billion cloud deal with Israel.