"I have joined the union due to concerns about AI being used to empower authoritarianism, whether through military or surveillance applications, both foreign and domestic."
"Many at the company had struggled with what they had come to view as their complicity in Israel's war in Gaza. Our technology helped the IDF."
Workers at Google DeepMind in the UK have voted to unionize, citing concerns over a recent deal between Google and the US military. They requested recognition of the Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union. Motivated by fears of AI being used for authoritarian purposes, workers expressed their desire for a say in the ethical use of technology. Reports of complicity in military actions, particularly in Israel, have further fueled their decision to organize and advocate for responsible AI development.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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