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Google has made a significant change to its AI Principles by lifting the prohibition on using artificial intelligence for weapons and surveillance systems. This marks a departure from its previous ethical stance, which included a commitment not to develop AI technologies that could cause harm or violate human rights. The updated principles remove explicit bans and instead emphasize responsible AI development, human oversight, and alignment with international law. This shift has prompted concerns from employees and industry experts about the potential implications for AI safety and ethical standards in Silicon Valley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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