Google DeepMind Staff Protest Contract Terms They Say Limit Criticism of AI Risks

Google DeepMind staff are protesting employment contracts they say deter them from speaking publicly about AI dangers, according to a Washington Post report published November 3, 2026. The headline describes the terms as a lifetime ban on criticizing the company. Employees object to the contract terms themselves. Demis Hassabis is CEO of Google DeepMind.