Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons, surveillance

Google has updated its “AI Principles” to no longer include a pledge to avoid using AI for harmful applications like weapons and surveillance, citing a global competition for AI leadership and the need for democracies to lead in AI development. The company now states it will only proceed with AI projects where benefits outweigh risks and will adhere to international law and human rights principles. The changes reflect Google’s ambitions to expand AI services to more users and clients, including governments, amid increasing concerns about a winner-take-all AI race between the U.S. and China.

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