Supported🏛️Government ContractsJune 1, 2018

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4,000+ employees signed petition against Project Maven AI drone targeting contract. 12 resigned in protest. Google chose not to renew contract in 2018. Published AI principles excluding weapons. Rare case of employee activism succeeding.

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Google — Government Contracts: SUPPORTED

4,000+ employees signed petition against Project Maven AI drone targeting contract. 12 resigned in protest. Google chose not to renew contract in 2018. Published AI principles e…

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