Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue weapons and surveillance.

In its earnings report the company said it would spend $75bn ($60bn) on AI projects this year, 29% more than Wall Street analysts had expected. The company is investing in the inf

In a significant departure from its earlier commitments to not use artificial intelligence in the fields of weapons or surveillance, Google has updated its ethical guidelines on the same.

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has removed a key passage about applications it will not pursue from its publicly listed artificial intelligence principles, which guide the tech giant’s work in the industry.

The company updated its ‘Responsible AI’ principles, which no longer includes a pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance.

Google removes guidelines barring its AI from being used in surveillance and weapons: report - Company banned use of its AI in weapons in 2018 and just last month insisted it would not be used for any