Google has abandoned the obligation not to use AI to create weapons and survive

According to the newspaper, since 2018, Google’s principles with respect to AI included a section that contained the obligation not to use neural networks to create weapons, surveillance and other technologies that “cause or can cause general damage”, as well as in cases contrary to the contrary to the principles of International Law and Human Rights. There is no such section in the updated version.

The company’s website reports that it changed the principles of use of AI, since this technology has become more common. In addition, there was a need for companies based in democratic countries to serve governments and employees of national security services, Google said.

The company emphasized that “they will adhere to the generally accepted principles of international law and human rights”, as well as prove the AI ​​technology to “mitigate the unintentional or harmful consequences” of it.

According to WP, many Google competitors are already working with defense manufacturers. For example, in 2024, Operai announced an association with the Anduril arms startup for the development of Ji-Technology for the United States Ministry of Defense, and Anthrope joined the Palantir developer to guarantee the access of the military Americans to Claude’s generative models.

“Google’s statement is another evidence that the relationship between the American technological sector and [Пентагоном] They continue to approach, “Michael Gorotvitz, a professor of political science at Pennsylvania, told WP.

He added that AI, robotecnia and related technologies become more important for the United States armed forces, and the country’s government cooperates with technological companies to understand how such technologies can be used in a responsible manner.