<ul><li>Google has removed pledges from its AI principles that it would not develop AI tools for use in weapons or surveillance technology.</li><li>Instead, Google now emphasizes 'responsible development and deployment' of AI with human oversight and adherence to international law and human rights.</li><li>The change in AI principles is attributed to AI's emergence as a 'general-purpose technology' and the need for collaboration between companies, governments, and organizations sharing core values.</li><li>The new AI principles come after Google's previous controversies over military contracts and cooperation with Israel's Defense Ministry in expanding AI use.</li></ul>

Google now thinks it's OK to use AI for weapons and surveillance

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