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		pseudalopex on Dec 4, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google staff rally behind fired AI researcher Do you consider an internal mailing list a public square? Researchers are used to having more freedom. IBM didn't pretend to be egalitarian and fun. And part of the controversy is Google firing her but characterizing it as accepting her resignation.

lsaferite on Dec 4, 2020 [–]

Out of curiosity, if someone says "I quit unless you do X", and you reply with "Ok, I accept your resignation", has that person been fired?

pseudalopex on Dec 4, 2020 | [–]

Someone has been fired if they give notice and you tell them their employment is terminated immediately because they sent an unprofessional email.

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