Google DeepMind staff in the UK are planning to unionise in response to the company’s controversial decision to sell its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to defence groups linked to the Israeli government, according to the Financial Times.

The move marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over the ethical implications of AI technology being used in military applications, particularly in regions of conflict. The unionisation effort aims to challenge these business decisions and push for a reevaluation of the company’s partnerships with military contractors.