Google DeepMind workers in UK vote to unionize amid deal with US military
Summary
Workers at Google DeepMind in the UK have voted to form a union partly because of concerns about a new deal between Google and the US military. They want more control over how AI technology is used, especially to prevent it from supporting military or surveillance actions they see as harmful.Key Facts
- Google DeepMind UK workers voted to unionize in April.
- The union represents about 1,000 workers if recognized by the company.
- Workers are worried about a recent AI agreement between Google and the US Department of Defense.
- The Pentagon deal includes several AI companies such as Google, SpaceX, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Amazon.
- Google previously dropped a promise not to develop AI for military use, raising employee concerns.
- Some workers object to Google’s AI support to the Israeli military and its role in conflicts like the war in Gaza.
- The union asks Google to agree not to use AI for domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons without human control.
- The agreement with the Pentagon states Google cannot veto lawful military actions using its AI.
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