Google Removes Bans on AI for Weapons and Surveillance in Major Policy Shift

Google retracts promise not to use AI for weapons or surveillance — prompting employee backlash: ‘Are we the baddies?’

Google employees are reportedly up in arms over management's decision to walk back a promise not to use AI for weaponry and surveillance tools.

Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons

The technology giant has rewritten the principles that guide its development and use of AI  but a section pledging not to develop tech “that cause or are likely to cause harm” has now been removed

Google's Revised AI Guidelines Now Permit Weapons Development As Competition Heats Up

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has reversed its stance on avoiding artificial intelligence (AI) applications for weapons and surveillance. On 4th February, the tech giant announced updates to its AI ethics principles, notably removing the pledge to avoid developing technology that could 'cause or is likely to cause overall harm.' Google's AI chief, Demis Hassabis, stated that the revisions reflect the evolving landscape, highlighting AI's gr…

Google abandons 'do no harm' AI stance, opens door to military weapons

This change, first noticed by Bloomberg, marks a shift from the company's earlier stance on responsible AI development.

Google reverses pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance

Google updated its public AI ethics policy. The decision reverses the company's promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue applications for weapons and surveillance. Google is defending the change, saying it now has a better "understanding of AI's potential and risks." Some are criticizing the decision with one Google employee saying "the company should not be in the business of war." Full Story In a sharp reversal from its original prin…