Recently, Google quietly removed a commitment from its official website regarding not developing artificial intelligence (AI) for weapons or surveillance. This change was first reported by Bloomberg and has sparked significant attention and discussion. Google recently updated its public AI principles page, deleting a section titled 'Applications We Will Not Pursue,' which was visible just last week. In response to media inquiries, Google provided TechCrunch with a newly released blog post about 'Responsible AI.'

Walmart has announced its commitment to responsible AI, focusing on six key areas: transparency, safety, privacy, fairness, accountability, and user-centricity. The commitment aims to help users understand how the company utilizes AI and the advanced safety measures taken to protect user data. Evaluations of AI systems ensure that sensitive information is used in a privacy-preserving manner to mitigate potential biases that could affect users. By using human-managed AI, Walmart takes responsibility for its impacts and continuously improves its AI tools based on user feedback. The company hopes to pave the way for ethical AI adoption in the retail industry through its leadership.