Google will not seek another contract for Project Maven, a controversial military program that uses artificial intelligence to improve drone targeting, according to Gizmodo. Citing three sources with knowledge of the matter, Gizmodo reports that Google will not seek another contract when the current Project Maven contract expires in 2019. Greene reportedly cited the backlash against Project Maven, adding that the firm plans to announce new ethical principles about AI next week. The project has even prompted the resignation of dozens of Google employees, according to Gizmodo. "We value all of our relationships with academic institutions and commercial companies involved with Project Maven.

Source: Fox News June 01, 2018 20:38 UTC