Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google published principals in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term, those guidelines are being overhauled.
In 2025, tech giants decided smart glasses are the next big thing
<p></p><p>There's a growing sentiment that gadgets have gotten boring. And while I don't fully agree, I understand why people might feel that way. Just think about so [...]
Google now thinks it's OK to use AI for weapons and surveillance
<p>Google has made one of the most substantive changes to its <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://ai.google/responsibility/principles/">AI principles</a> si [...]
Everyone suddenly has cold feet about banning TikTok
<p>With a TikTok ban seemingly imminent, TikTok users have spent the last few days fleeing to Chinese social media app “<a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1& [...]
<p>Since being placed on a Department of Commerce entity list in 2020 over national security fears, China’s DJI <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/cam [...]
<p>The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden Administration on a law that could ban TikTok in the coming days. In a unanimous ruling, the court <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNot [...]
Google’s new AI agent can draft your emails, monitor your inbox and event
<p>Google on Tuesday unveiled <a href="https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/next-evolution-gemini-app/">Gemini Spark</a>, <!-- -->a personal AI a [...]
OpenAI will amend Defense Department deal to prevent mass surveillance in t
<p>OpenAI’s Sam Altman said the company will amend its <a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-strikes-a-deal-with-the-defense-depa [...]