‘We acknowledge that this area is dynamic and evolving, and we will approach our work with humility, a commitment to internal and external engagement, and a willingness to adapt our approach as we learn over time.’
Google has released seven ethically-guided principles for its product development. They are:
- Be socially beneficial
- Avoid creating or reinforcing unfair bias
- Be built and tested for safety
- Be accountable to people
- Incorporate privacy design principles
- Uphold high standards of scientific excellence
- Be made available for uses that accord with these principles
A subsequent section notes ‘AI applications we will not pursue.’ It’s likely in response to staff protests about the ‘Maven project,’ now-shuttered. It would have had Google providing AI tools for weaponry.
AI at Google: our principles
GOOGLE | June 2018