Google AI workers vote to unionise over IDF and US Military tech
Google AI workers at DeepMind in the UK have voted to unionise over ethical concerns related to the use of their technology by the Israeli and US militaries. The employees, represented by the Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union, demand an end to military contracts and greater ethical oversight. They have given management 10 working days to recognize the union or face a formal legal process.
- ▪98% of Communication Workers Union members at Google DeepMind voted in favor of unionisation.
- ▪Workers are demanding an end to the use of Google AI by the Israeli Defense Forces and US military, including in conflicts in Gaza and Iran.
- ▪The union is calling for the reinstatement of a ban on AI weapons and surveillance tools, an independent ethics body, and the right to refuse work on moral grounds.
- ▪Google employees previously protested Project Nimbus and the company's agreement with the US Department of Defense for classified AI work.
- ▪DeepMind staff are considering research strikes and other actions to pressure leadership on ethical AI use.
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Rawpixel.com - stock.adobe.com News Google AI workers vote to unionise over IDF and US military tech Unions send letter to management requesting recognition for Google DeepMind employees, in particular over the company’s involvement in hi-tech systems used in Gaza and Iran wars Share this item with your network: By Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting) Published: 05 May 2026 11:30 Google AI workers in the UK have launched a pioneering unionisation bid to end use of their technology by Israel and the US military.
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