Google Removed Its Pledge Not to Use AI for Weapons Development
Former Head of Google’s Ethical AI: "Google May Now Develop Technologies That Kill People"
Google has removed its official pledge not to use artificial intelligence for weapons development, according to Bloomberg.
What Has Changed?
- In 2018, following internal and public backlash, Google stated it would not develop AI for military weapons.
- Now, this commitment has disappeared from the company’s official policies.
How Have Experts Reacted?
- The former head of Google’s Ethical AI division warned:
"Removing this pledge likely means Google will now work on technologies that can kill people." - Human rights advocates fear that the company may engage in military AI projects.
What Could This Mean?
- Possible collaboration between Google and the Pentagon or other defense agencies.
- The development of autonomous weapons and AI-driven combat systems.
- A growing global AI arms race, raising ethical concerns about AI warfare.
Google’s decision has sparked debates about the future of AI ethics and its role in military applications.
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