A Google DeepMind researcher says he resigns because he could not support the company’s work with the Pentagon on AI systems for classified or military-related purposes. According to accounts from NDTV and Business Insider, the employee—identified by Business Insider as Alex Turner, a research scientist—stated that he raised concerns internally and attempted to persuade Google executives not to pursue or continue the military deal. He later decided to leave, saying he “couldn’t stay in good conscience.”
The reports describe the departure as a response to DeepMind’s involvement in a Pentagon contract connected to AI for classified work. Both outlets frame the resignation as coming after internal discussions did not result in a change to the company’s position. The sources do not provide details on the specific contract terms, the timeline of the employee’s resignation, or the outcome of his internal efforts beyond his stated intention to influence leadership. Google and DeepMind are not described as publicly responding in the provided summaries.
