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Google DeepMind researcher resigns over Pentagon and Israel work

Original: Leaving Google because of its services to the Pentagon and Israeli genocide in # Gaza . https:// theintercept.com/2026/1

A Google DeepMind employee has resigned in protest at the company's contracts with the Pentagon and services said to support Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Critics are sharing the move widely, calling on tech workers to refuse involvement in military AI, while debates continue over Google's defence ties and their role in the conflict.

Why now: Fresh reporting on a high-profile resignation over Google's military AI work has renewed anger about tech companies' role in Gaza.

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