Google is on the Wrong Side of History
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Google has notably revised its AI principles, removing prohibitions against military applications and surveillance, which raises significant ethical concerns. Former commitments included not engaging in AI development for weapons and technologies likely to cause harm. Now, the company promotes collaboration with governments for AI that enhances national security, potentially implicating its technology in warfare. This change invites criticism from human rights activists and highlights Google's continued involvement with Project Nimbus, which supplies AI tools to Israel, raising alarms about civilian impacts in conflict zones.
When a company makes a promise, the public should be able to rely on it.
Google has faced criticism for its involvement in Project Nimbus, which provides advanced cloud and AI capabilities to the Israeli government.
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