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Google union slams companys remedy of AI ethics researchers

The Alphabet Workers Union discussed the movements towards Margaret Mitchell and Timnit Gebru "name into query Google’s dedication to ethics."
The Alphabet Workers Union said the actions against Margaret Mitchell and Timnit Gebru "call into question Google’s commitment to ethics."

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