Global: Google’s shameful decision to reverse its ban on AI for weapons and surveillance is a blow for human rights

By Amnesty International

Responding to Google’s decision to remove its prohibition on artificial intelligence (AI) being used for developing weapons and surveillance tools, Matt Mahmoudi, Researcher and Adviser on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, said: “It’s a shame that Google has chosen to set this dangerous precedent, after years of recognizing that their AI programme should not be used […] The post Global: Google’s shameful decision to reverse its ban on AI for weapons and surveillance is a blow for human rights appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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