UK Google DeepMind employees vote to unionize over its AI defense deals

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis.

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• UK Google DeepMind employees have voted to unionize over the company's AI military contracts.
• 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.