Google's DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize
a year ago
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- 300 London-based DeepMind employees are seeking to unionize with the Communication Workers Union.
- Employees are unhappy about Google removing a pledge against using AI for weapons or surveillance.
- Concerns include Google's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli military.
- At least five DeepMind staff have reportedly quit over these issues.
- DeepMind has around 2,000 total staff in the UK.
- Google encourages open dialogue with employees.
- A previous union effort by 200 Google/Alphabet employees lacked collective bargaining power.