Google DeepMind workers in UK vote to unionize amid deal with US military
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Source: The Guardian TechnologyMay 5, 2026
Summary
Workers at Google DeepMind's UK laboratory voted to form a union, citing concerns about a recently announced deal between Google and the US military. The workers, represented by two unions, worry that the military partnership raises ethical questions about the company's responsibility in developing AI technology.
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Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/google-deepmind-uk-workers-union
First tracked: May 5, 2026 at 08:00 AM
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