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Workers at DeepMind’s UK headquarters are forming a union, citing concerns about the ethical implications of the AI company’s defense contracts and its relationships with entities in Israel. The union drive seeks to give employees a platform to voice their opinions on company policies, especially those pertaining to potentially controversial partnerships and the deployment of their AI technologies. This move highlights growing scrutiny over the ethical responsibilities of AI developers and the need for employee input in shaping the direction of the technology.