Google revises its AI ethics guidelines, ending its ban on weapons and surveillance. The policy shift ignites debate over national security and tech responsibility.

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

In 2018, Google laid out a list of policies regarding its AI business that included safe and neutral use of the technology in its various applications. This week, Google has seemingly rolled back key policies regarding the use of its AI technology in weapons, surveillance, and other applications that would be “likely to cause overall harm.”