Alphabet, Google's parent company, has updated its AI principles, lifting the prohibition on developing AI for military and surveillance uses. The executives argue this allows for greater collaboration between businesses and governments in supporting national security. They emphasize the necessity for principles to evolve as AI becomes ubiquitous in daily life, advocating for democratic leadership in AI development based on core values of freedom and human rights. This shift has sparked ongoing debates in the tech community regarding the implications for governance and ethical standards in AI applications.
Lucy Hooker Getty Images Alphabet, the parent company of technology giant Google, has revised its AI principles, now permitting potential military and surveillance uses of AI.
Defending the change, Google executives state that businesses and democratic governments must collaborate on AI to support national security amidst evolving tech and geopolitical complexities.
Original AI principles needed updating, the blog post states, as AI technology transitioned from niche research to an essential platform embedded in daily life for billions.
Hassabis and Manyika emphasize that democracies must guide AI development, focusing on core values like freedom, equality, and human rights to create beneficial AI.
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