Tech billionaire Peter Thiel faced intense scrutiny over his support for Israel's use of AI, including Lavender AI, in military operations in Gaza. Thiel, a backer of JD Vance and influential in US politics, struggled to articulate his stance on Israel's AI-driven kill lists, which have been linked to numerous Palestinian casualties since October 7. Thiel admitted his 'bias is to defer to Israel,' a paying client of his company Palantir. The controversy highlights the role of Silicon Valley and Big Tech in supporting Israel's military actions. Companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have provided crucial cloud computing support, enabling Israel's operations. Recently, Google expanded its contract with Israel, billing the Ministry of Defense $1 million to enhance automated technologies. Critics argue that tech companies have transformed into weapons manufacturers, profiting from the conflict and contributing to the devastation in Gaza, which has been described as genocide over the past six months.