Google’s I/O conference was held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 14, attracting protests from the crowd. However, on the morning of May 15, no protesters were seen outside the theater.
According to reports from multiple media outlets, protesters believe that Google’s high-tech engineering projects are linked to Israeli military projects. They accuse Google of fueling genocide through technology and demand that the company divest from these projects.
A staff member, Myog No, informed media that there were no protesters that day. He mentioned that protesters were present along N Shoreline Blvd. outside the theater the previous day. The protesters followed conference regulations, registered at the entrance, underwent security checks, and did not disrupt the event.
Another staff member, Tyrie Radford, expressed indifference towards the protests, stating, “We exchanged names and greetings, and they simply voiced their thoughts.”
Another staff member informed reporters that the entrance to the venue had been relocated from gate 3 to gate 2 on that day. Protesters arrived outside the venue before 9 a.m. and left around 10:30 a.m., without causing any significant disruptions.
A participant named Varun witnessed the protesters and commented that they abided by the rules without causing any noticeable impact.
Several attendees who preferred to remain anonymous mentioned that they were unaware of the protests happening outside as they were engaged in the indoor activities. It was only through the news later that evening that they learned about the presence of protesters. Since the protests did not affect their activities, they did not pay much attention.
An engineer working at the Google Campus stated, “I was cycling around here yesterday and today, seeking inspiration for my work. The protesters did not interfere with my work; I observed them briefly and continued my contemplation.”