In an internal letter, at least 200 DeepMind employees voiced concerns regarding Google's contracts with military organizations, suggesting these contracts contradict the company's mission for ethical AI.
The letter emphasizes that engagement with military and weapon manufacturing undermines Google's leadership in ethical AI and violates the company's AI Principles, raising serious ethical questions.
The memo illustrates a significant culture clash within the company, as DeepMind employees reacted strongly against Google's commitments made in 2018 to avoid military applications of their technology.
Concerns were specifically raised about Google's contracts to provide AI and cloud computing services to the Israeli military, showcasing the tension between corporate interests and ethical considerations.
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