Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons

The technology giant has rewritten the principles that guide its development and use of AI  but a section pledging not to develop tech “that cause or are likely to cause harm” has now been removed

Google has removed a pledge from its artificial intelligence (AI) principles that had said the company would not use the technology to develop weapons. Picture: AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File

Google has removed a pledge from its artificial intelligence (AI) principles that had said the company would not use the technology to develop weapons.

The technology giant has rewritten the principles that guide its development and use of AI – which are published online – but a section pledging not to develop tech “that cause or are likely to cause harm” has now been removed.