Google has quietly deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018.

Google changed its public AI policies to remove assertions it would not develop AI applied to surveillance or weapons.

In its earnings report the company said it would spend $75bn ($60bn) on AI projects this year, 29% more than Wall Street analysts had expected. The company is investing in the inf

Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.

The company updated its ‘Responsible AI’ principles, which no longer includes a pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance.

Google's artificial intelligence policy previously included a vow that the company would not pursue AI applications involving weapons, surveillance, technologies that "cause or are likely to cause overall harm,