Question 1

What accelerator did Google DeepMind launch in the Asia Pacific in 2026?

Accepted Answer

In 2026 Google DeepMind launched the "Google DeepMind Accelerator — AI for the Planet," a three-month cohort for startups, research teams and nonprofits working on nature, climate, agriculture and energy that includes in-person bootcamps in Singapore and technical support from Google AI experts.

Question 2

What recent employee actions have occurred at Google DeepMind in London?

Accepted Answer

Google DeepMind staff in London have mobilised with a vote to pursue union recognition, circulated hundreds of petitions, and requested Acas‑mediated talks with recognised UK unions.

Question 3

What is Google DeepMind?

Accepted Answer

Google DeepMind is an artificial intelligence research and engineering subsidiary of Google/Alphabet focused on developing frontier and science AI models and applying them to real-world scientific, industrial and social problems.

Question 4

What policy change did Google DeepMind make in 2025 regarding weapons and surveillance?

Accepted Answer

In 2025 Google DeepMind removed a public commitment that had limited how its technologies could be used in weapons and surveillance that violated international norms.

Question 5

What strategic emphasis does Google DeepMind's Asia‑Pacific accelerator include?

Accepted Answer

The accelerator increases emphasis on partnerships with local organisations and governments and on relying on measurable deployment outcomes rather than just research prototypes.

Question 6

What happened in 2026 when London-based staff at Google DeepMind sought trade union representation?

Accepted Answer

In 2026 several hundred London-based staff at Google DeepMind petitioned for trade union representation and sought engagement with the Communications Workers Union and Unite.

Timeline

Google DeepMind agrees Acas talks after London staff seek union representation

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