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DeepMind Staff Resign Over Military AI Contracts

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  • Google staff in the United Kingdom resigned because of the firm’s AI contracts with U.S. and Israeli militaries.
  • Research engineer Sofia Liguori quit DeepMind this week because the military work makes her ashamed.
  • Former DeepMind researcher Andreas Kirsch resigned claiming Google’s governance is insufficient for safe military AI deployment.
  • Google spokesperson told the BBC the company follows a review process and provides safe channels for employee concerns.