Google DeepMind employees resign over military AI deals as speech restrictions draw scrutiny

BBC News reports Sofia Liguori and Andreas Kirsch resigned from Google DeepMind over concerns about military AI work and oversight. Employees told the BBC that contracts restricting public criticism make them afraid to discuss AI safety and warfare. One poster says a UK employment agreement they signed in 2024 bans criticism indefinitely and could chill staff speech. Google says staff can raise concerns through dedicated channels and cites policies against retaliation.