Google backpedals on AI ethics, ditches promise to not use AI for weapons
The updated AI principles come as Google positions itself for a larger role in the AI industry. The company has made strides in offering its technology to governments and is focus
Google removes weapons development, surveillance pledges from AI ethics policy
Google has updated its ethical policies on artificial intelligence, eliminating a pledge to not use AI technology for weapons development and surveillance. According to a now-archived version of
Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Removes Pledge to Avoid Weapons and Surveillance Use
Google just scrapped its pledge to avoid AI in weapons and surveillance, signaling a major shift in policy after Trump's inauguration.
Google parent firm Alphabet drops pledge on using AI tech for weapons and surveillance
Google’s parent company Alphabet has removed its commitment to avoiding artificial intelligence (AI) applications for weapons and surveillance from its ethical guidelines. The tech behemoth stressed the importance of collaboration between businesses and democratic governments to develop AI that “protects people,
Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance
Google changed its public AI policies to remove assertions that it would not develop AI applied to surveillance or weapons.
Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance
Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue weapons and surveillance.
Google drops AI weapons ban—what it means for the future of artificial intelligence
Google removes AI weapons ban from its ethical principles, sparking debate over Silicon Valley's approach to AI safety and raising concerns about responsible technology development in the military and surveillance sectors.
Google Lifts Self-Imposed Ban on Using AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google came under serious pressure back in 2018 after it was revealed the company had a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for something called Project Maven, which used AI for drone imaging.
Google opens door to AI-powered weapons, surveillance
In an update to its AI principles, Google pointedly omits an earlier ban on developing AI weapons or surveillance technology.
Google deletes policy against using AI for weapons or surveillance
Google has quietly deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018. First spotted by Bloomberg, Google has updated its AI Principles to remove an entire section on artificial intelligence applications it pledged not to pursue.
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