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 has updated its ethical policies on artificial intelligence, eliminating a pledge to not use AI technology for weapons development and surveillance. According to a now-archived version of Google’s AI principles seen on the Wayback Machine,

Google just scrapped its pledge to avoid AI in weapons and surveillance, signaling a major shift in policy after Trump's inauguration.