Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance
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Google published principles in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term, those guidelines are being overhauled.

Summary

Google has revised its AI Principles, removing commitments not to pursue weapons, surveillance systems, or technologies that undermine human rights.

The company cites the widespread use of AI, evolving standards, and geopolitical battles over AI as reasons for the overhaul.

The revision follows a broader corporate shift since Trump’s return to office, though Google claims the update was long planned.

  • reddig33@lemmy.world
    31·
    1 day ago

    I wonder how many employees at Google have started looking for other jobs? I know I would be after a choice like this.

    • Tiefling IRL@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      1·
      9 hours ago

      Unfortunately it’s hard to find anything that pays nearly as much and has the same benefits, especially in the current job market. Also for a lot of people, staying with Google is the only way to realistically escape to a country where they aren’t the victims of political persecution at the hands of the American Nazi Party.

      That said, there are definitely many who have left because of shit like this