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24/02/2025 - Google’s AI Ethics in Question: The Debate Over Military Use

argument: Notizie/News - Ethics and Philosophy of Law

Source: Wired Italia

Wired Italia explores the ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding Google’s involvement in military artificial intelligence projects. The article focuses on recent controversies regarding Google’s collaborations with defense agencies, sparking debates on whether AI technologies should be developed for warfare applications.

Critics argue that military AI raises serious ethical concerns, including the risk of autonomous weapons systems making life-or-death decisions without human oversight. Legal experts also highlight the lack of international regulations governing the use of AI in military contexts, leading to fears about accountability and compliance with humanitarian law.

The article examines Google’s internal conflicts, where employees and advocacy groups have pushed back against military partnerships, calling for stricter ethical guidelines and corporate transparency. The debate reflects broader concerns about the role of big tech companies in developing potentially harmful AI technologies.