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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’s updated, public AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue applications for weapons and surveillance. We believe democracies should lead in AI development, guided by core values like freedom, equality, and respect for human rights,” the blog post said. The post continued, “and we believe that companies, governments, and organizations sharing these values should work together to create AI that protects people, promotes global growth, and supports national security.”

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