Alex Turner
Former Google DeepMind research scientist
Resigned in June 2026 over Google’s military AI contracts, according to Channel 4. His public essay describes internal advocacy and concerns about military and surveillance uses of AI.
Key arguments & positions
- Objects to military and surveillance uses of AI without enforceable restrictions and describes efforts to raise these concerns internally.
Accomplishments
- Former Google DeepMind research scientist; Channel 4 reports that he resigned in June 2026 over Google's military AI contracts.
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