DeepMind Contracts Reportedly Ban Staff for Life from Criticizing Google, Silencing AI Safety Debate

The Washington Post reports that some Google DeepMind employees in London have lifetime non-disparagement clauses barring them from criticizing Google even after leaving, and from publicly discussing AI risks. Staff say the contracts restrict their participation in AI safety debates.

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