Senior research scientist who resigned after Google refused to allow him to publish a paper critical of large AI models' security and privacy vulnerabilities. He cited research censorship, warned that the risks of modern AI "highly exceeded" the benefits, and released the blocked paper through École Polytechnique instead.

Resigned from Google's Ethical AI team after the firings of Timnit Gebru and Margaret Mitchell. Said the company was not serious about ethical AI research. Joined Gebru's DAIR Institute.

Departed alongside Alex Hanna to join Timnit Gebru's DAIR Institute as Director of Research. The dismissals of Gebru and Margaret Mitchell weighed heavily on his decision to leave.

Distinguished scientist and research manager in Google Brain who resigned in the fallout from the firings of Ethical AI co-leads Timnit Gebru and Margaret Mitchell, after publicly expressing support for Gebru and her team. One of the earliest members of Google Brain, he spent about 14 years at Google before departing.

Fired after searching company emails for evidence of discrimination related to Timnit Gebru's ouster. Google cited violations of security policies.

Resigned after 16 years at Google in protest of Timnit Gebru's firing. Said her exit 'extinguished my desire to continue as a Googler' and added: 'We cannot say we believe in diversity, and then ignore the conspicuous absence of many voices from within our walls.'

Resigned citing Google's mistreatment of Timnit Gebru. Part of the wave of protest resignations following the Ethical AI team leadership firings.

Forced out after co-authoring a paper on the harms of large language models ('On the Dangers of Stochastic Parrots'). Google objected to publication and demanded she retract or remove her name.

Resigned citing retaliation for organizing the 2018 Google Walkout protesting sexual misconduct handling. Said Google forced her to 'abandon her work' on AI ethics. Wrote: 'It's clear Google isn't a place where I can continue this work.' Co-founded the AI Now Institute at NYU.