Employees at Google DeepMind's London headquarters have voted overwhelmingly to join a union, demanding that the company halt development of AI tools for military use. The Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union seek recognition as joint representatives for roughly 1,000 staff members. Workers argue that DeepMind's technology is already being used in conflicts involving Israel and the U.S., and they want guarantees that future projects will not violate ethical or legal standards. Google has ten days to respond before formal legal steps begin. Read more →