UK-based Google AI workers launch union bid over use of tech by US, Israeli militaries
UK-based Google AI workers are unionising to stop the use of their technology by the US and Israeli militaries, citing concerns over AI models aiding violations of international law. The workers are demanding a reinstatement of a scrapped pledge not to make AI weapons or surveillance tools.
UK-based Google AI workers are unionising to end the use of their technology by the US and Israeli militaries. Scores of employees at Google DeepMind sent a letter to management requesting union recognition. The unionisation bid would secure representation for at least 1,000 staff at Google DeepMind in London. Workers are considering 'research strikes' and protests to have their voices heard. They demand a reinstatement of a pledge not to make AI weapons or surveillance tools, an independent ethics oversight body, and the right to refuse projects on moral grounds. Google has ten working days to accept the unionisation bid or face a formal legal process.
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