AI Development Faces Protest

Two activists have initiated a hunger strike outside Google DeepMind's London office and Anthropic's US location, protesting the continued development of advanced artificial intelligence. The activists are calling for these companies to halt their AI projects, citing concerns about the potential dangers of rapidly advancing AI technology.

The protest aims to highlight what the activists see as an unsafe rush to create increasingly powerful AI systems. Concerns range from misinformation and job losses to more existential fears about AI's long-term threat to humanity. Activists are urging Google to prioritise safety over speed and profit.

These demonstrations reflect growing public unease regarding AI governance, data privacy and the potential societal impact of increasingly powerful AI. Similar demonstrations have occurred with protesters alleging that Google broke public safety promises related to its Gemini 2.5 Pro model.