""We don't want our AI models complicit in violations of international law, but they already are aiding Israel's genocide of Palestinians... That must end immediately, as must harm to Iranians and human lives anywhere.""
""The union bid includes specific demands that staffers want Google to address, which include making a clear commitment to not pursue the development of weapons, technologies or contracts that harm or surveillance people.""
Staff at Google DeepMind have voted overwhelmingly to unionize, seeking to prevent their AI technology from being used by the military, particularly in Israel. Employees have requested recognition of the Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union as their representatives. The unionization effort includes demands for commitments against developing harmful technologies and the right to abstain from projects that conflict with personal ethics. Management has ten days to recognize the union before legal actions commence. Staff are also considering protests and strikes against military contracts.
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