Google has updated its AI ethics policy, removing a previous commitment not to develop AI technologies for weapons or surveillance. The tech giant's new policy states that it will develop AI responsibly in compliance with international law and human rights. Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis emphasized the need for democracies to lead AI development based on values like freedom and equality, while advocating collaboration among organizations to ensure AI protects people and promotes growth. This shift follows employee protests against the company's involvement in military AI projects.
Google's revised ethics policy has removed a commitment not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, now stating it will pursue AI in line with international law.
According to Google DeepMind's leaders, the updated ethics policy emphasizes developing AI based on core democratic values, but specific prohibitions on harmful applications were dropped.
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