UK Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionize Over Military AI Deals
Google DeepMind employees in the UK have voted to unionize, citing concerns over the company's involvement in artificial intelligence deals with the US military. This move marks a significant step for workers seeking collective bargaining rights within the tech giant.
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Google DeepMind workers in UK vote to unionize amid deal with US military
Exclusive: Worker pointed to Iran war and Pentagon’s Anthropic feud as indications the department is ‘not a responsible partner’ Workers developing Google’s artificial intelligence products in the UK have voted to unionize, in part out of concerns about a deal between the company and the US military that was announced last week. In a letter slated to go to management on Tuesday and shared exclusively with the Guardian, workers at Google DeepMind, the company’s AI research laboratory, requeste...
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. Chris Jung/NurPhoto via Getty Images UK Google DeepMind employees have voted to unionize over the company's AI military deals. The move was sparked by Google's deal with the Pentagon and its work with Israel. At least 1,000 staff tied to DeepMind's London office would be represented if successful. Employees working in Google DeepMind's UK offices have voted to unionize over concerns about the company's defense work with Israel and the Pentagon. If success...
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